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Event:
TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Majesty moves away from the strike by Kidman.
Majesty scores with a jab to the body.
Majesty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidman.
Majesty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidman.
Kidman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majesty misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kidman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kidman.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kidman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty looking to control.
Majesty has control of Kidman's left arm, preventing Kidman from doing any damage.
Kidman trying to control but Majesty is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kidman being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Majesty working a defensive guard here.
Kidman is working Majesty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidman controlling from the top position.
Kidman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Majesty wants to stand and escape but Kidman is having none of it.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Kidman tries to pass. #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.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
Kidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Majesty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidman counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kidman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidman.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty misses with a few strikes there.
Kidman wants to counter the offense by Majesty and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Majesty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majesty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majesty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidman is looking to clinch but Majesty is avoiding it.
Kidman throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidman misses the target.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Kidman slips the punch.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
No joy there for Kidman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Majesty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidman walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Kidman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidman is trying to control. Majesty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Majesty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Majesty trying to control but Kidman postures up.
Majesty is not content to let Kidman control the position.
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. Kidman connects with a nice short shot to Majesty's temple. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majesty is looking to control Kidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majesty avoid being mounted?
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kidman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Majesty to regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majesty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman is looking to work some ground and pound but Majesty has wrist control.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majesty is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billy Kidman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Kidman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidman throws a lazy uppercut
and Majesty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kidman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majesty manages to avoid it.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt.
Kidman misses with a takedown
and Majesty counters with a right hand to the body.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Majesty throws an overhand right that lands on Kidman's shoulder, as Kidman tries to avoid the shot.
Majesty dodges the punch combination from Kidman.
A head kick misses from Majesty. #T6#
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidman was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
A head kick misses from Majesty.
Majesty misses with a looping left.
Kidman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Kidman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidman is looking to stall here but Majesty recovers full guard.
Kidman throwing strikes from guard but Majesty blocks nicely.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Majesty looking for a sweep. Not yet Majesty, not yet.
Majesty is pulling down on Kidman's head to control his posture.
Kidman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Kidman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majesty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Kidman tries for a takedown but Majesty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kidman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majesty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidman with a poor takedown
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidman misses with a hook to the body
and Majesty counters with a left to the body.
Kidman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Majesty rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majestys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majesty throws a one two combo.
Kidman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidman shoots in looking for a takedown but Majesty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Majesty does a little dance to reset his feet.#T9#
Kidman misses the shot to the body.
Majesty with a nice calf kick.
Majesty drops Kidman with a naaaaasty hook - Kidman is in real trouble here! Majesty dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Kidman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin is looking for a counter combo.
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kidman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidman. Kidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Kidman connects with a looping right hand.
Kidman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Kidman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.#TD2#
Kidman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kidman lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidman.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martin looking to control.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Kidman pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman controlling the action here.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kidman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin has a hand on Kidman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kidman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kidman avoids the attempt from Martin to control.#SUB2#
Kidman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martin is now in Kidman's guard. A big mistake from Kidman there, giving up the dominant position!
Martin is fighting to break Kidman's control of his arms but Kidman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kidman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman controlling the position.
Kidman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martin is keen to just control but Kidman is a slippery customer.
Martin is thwarting Kidman's attempts to control the position.
Kidman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin won't allow Kidman to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidman holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidman looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidman scores with a hook.#T5#
Martin throws a series of punches but Kidman moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Kidman - just one landing.
Martin walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Kidman instigates a clinch.
Kidman can't get the takedown.
Kidman tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kidman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kidman is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kidman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin just leaning against Kidman, taking a breather.
Kidman can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Kidman goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Martin. #T6#
A lazy left from Kidman finds it's target.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kidman's head.
Kidman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kidman misses with a body shot.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Kidman's belly button to the back.
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!#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Kidman. Kidman maintains the clinch.
Kidman looking for a takedown.
Kidman can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Kidman manages to break the clinch.
Martin moves away from the strike by Kidman.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kidman finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Martin.#T7#
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Martin. #TD2#
Kidman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidman is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is looking to control Kidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Kidman trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Kidman is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.
Martin pushes Kidman off looking to stand but Kidman dives back in and keeps control.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Kidman is nestled in close to Martin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kidman passes to full mount!
Kidman trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Kidman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kidman dominating with strikes here.#T9#
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kidman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.
Kidman working the ground and pound effectively.
Kidman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Kidman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kidman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Kidman shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kidman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kidman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman preventing the sweep.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Kidman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kidman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Kidman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Kidman working Martin over with strikes here.
Kidman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Kidman looking to finish Martin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martin!
Kidman working the ground and pound effectively.
Kidman lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Martin is rocked!
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kidman! Martin is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Kidman!
After the fight, Billy Kidman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 84
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kidman misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kidman fails with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay with a hook.
Kidman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalambay pinned against the cage. Kalambay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalambay enables Kidman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalambay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kidman throwing strikes but missing.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kalambay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.#T1#
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Kalambay is keeping the position.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Kalambay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kalambay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalambay tries to get out of the position.
Kidman pushing down on Kalambay 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kidman lands a nice short elbow.#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.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalambay keeps working.
Kidman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalambay is staying active underneath Kidman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kidman trying to control from Kalambay 's half guard. Kalambay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kidman passes into half guard.
Kidman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kidman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kalambay is refusing to be controlled, as Kidman sits in half guard.
Kalambay wants to improve his position but Kidman is controlling well.
Kalambay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Kidman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Kidman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalambay did well to prevent Kidman getting side control.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalambay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalambay wants to improve his position but Kidman is controlling well.
Kidman wants to free his trapped foot but Kalambay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalambay keeps working.
Kidman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalambay 's head. #T5#
Kidman is stalling here. Kalambay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kidman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kalambay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kalambay is looking to take a break and control but Kidman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalambay controlling the position. #T6#
Kidman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kidman manages to get back to half guard.
Kidman tries to get to full guard but Kalambay has control of the leg.
Kalambay is pressing down on Kidman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kidman is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Kidman is looking for a sweep. Kalambay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalambay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalambay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kidman is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Kidman.
Kidman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay moves out of range as Kidman strikes.
Kidman blocks a jab.
Kidman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kidman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidman misses the jab.
Kalambay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kidman circles away.
Kidman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kidman.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T9#
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kidman lands a slapping body shot.
Kidman lands a body shot.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalambay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidman.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Kidman connects with a right hand. Kalambay shakes it off.
Kidman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalambay is fending him off so far but Kidman persists. Nope, Kalambay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kidman lands with a straight right. Kalambay didn't see that one coming.
Kalambay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalambay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalambay moves forwards but Kidman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidman throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kidman missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kalambay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay swings for the body but Kidman moves out of range.
Billy Kidman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidman swings widly with a right hand
and Kidman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kidman throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
Kidman misses with a wild body shot.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman is breathing heavily.
Kidman takes a swing at Kalambay 's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Kalambay - just one landing.
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Kidman throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay tests Kidman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Kidman is rocked!
Kidman is aggressively charging in as Kalambay backs up avoiding any damage. Kalambay tosses out a jab and Kidman runs right into it face first! Kidman is out cold! Kalambay dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kidman's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay ! |
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Event:
TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kidman misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kidman.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kidman.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Kidman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan is trying to control Kidman's posture but Kidman avoids it.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Kidman trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Logan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidman is pressing down on Logan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Logan is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Kidman there.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but Logan defending well.
Logan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Logan controlling the position well.
Kidman is keen to just control but Logan is a slippery customer.
Kidman content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kidman working Logan over with strikes.
Kidman wants to take a breather but Logan is having none of it.
Logan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kidman.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
Nice strikes from Kidman there.
Kidman is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Logan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Logan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kidman is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Logan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Logan is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Kidman there.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kidman.
Logan trying to hold on to Kidman's head to control him but Kidman postures up.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Logan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Logan wants to control but Kidman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kidman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.
Kidman is pressing down on Logan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Logan is holding on for now.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan is staying active underneath Kidman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Logan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kidman controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan cracks Kidman with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Kidman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kidman is looking to take a break and control but Logan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Logan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Kidman working away.
Logan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kidman wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
Kidman tries to score with some ground and pound. Logan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kidman in side control, throwing shots but Logan defends.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Kidman trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kidman trying to control the position but Logan is working away. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Logan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.
Kidman wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
Kidman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Logan working for a triangle but Kidman defends it easily.
Kidman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Logan controls Kidman momentarily but Kidman frees himself.
Kidman is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Logan trying to control the position.
Kidman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Logan. #ROC2#Kidman is rocked!
Kidman backs away from a small jab... but Logan lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kidman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Logan with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Theodore Logan!
Theodore Logan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dupree Holton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kidman to the ground. Dupree Holton is now in Kidman's guard.
Kidman pulls Dupree Holton in to control the position.
Kidman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Kidman keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Kidman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kidman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kidman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Kidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position.
Kidman forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton is not content to let Kidman control the position.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton is holding on to half guard well.
Kidman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupree Holton defending well though.
Dupree Holton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kidman slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard.
Kidman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kidman winds up and cracks Dupree Holton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.#T2#
Dupree Holton has hold of Kidman's hands but Kidman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kidman is looking to take a break and control but Dupree Holton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kidman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kidman's back!
Kidman trying to control the hands but Dupree Holton breaks the grip. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Dupree Holton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Dupree Holton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupree Holton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dupree Holton is not going to allow Kidman to sit and survive in this position.
Kidman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kidman is really stuck here.
#T3#
Dupree Holton is looking to control Kidman but Kidman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kidman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dupree Holton's arms.
Kidman just trying to survive but Dupree Holton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kidman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kidman is looking to escape.
Kidman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working for a kimura but Kidman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kidman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kidman is refusing to be controlled, as Dupree Holton sits in half guard. #T4#
Kidman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidman.
Kidman managing to control the position.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Kidman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dupree Holton won't allow Kidman to sweep him here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman is trying to keep Dupree Holton in close.
Kidman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidman, not yet.
Dupree Holton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidman is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton 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#
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kidman tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kidman to the ground. Kidman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Kidman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Kidman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dupree Holton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidman works Dupree Holton's body with a nice hook.
Kidman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.#CL2#
Kidman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupree Holton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kidman lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kidman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dupree Holton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidman trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dupree Holton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kidman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidman. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dupree Holton pulls Kidman in close to prevent any damage.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree Holton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupree Holton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kidman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dupree Holton is trying to maintain the position but Kidman is very close to passing his half guard.
Dupree Holton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dupree Holton taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dupree Holton is looking to improve his position.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Kidman's head to control him but Kidman postures up.
Kidman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Billy Kidman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kidman tries to pass to full mount but Dupree Holton defends it.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Kidman keeps him under control.
Dupree Holton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dupree Holton won't allow Kidman to pass to mount.
Dupree Holton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Kidman is looking to advance position but Dupree Holton won't allow it.
Kidman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
Kidman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupree Holton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dupree Holton trying to control from the bottom.
Kidman wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping him busy.
Kidman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dupree Holton taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman prevents Dupree Holton from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupree Holton is staying active underneath Kidman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidman enables Dupree Holton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Kidman is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Kidman keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Kidman 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.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Kidman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kidman has control of Dupree Holton's left arm, preventing Dupree Holton from doing any damage.
Dupree Holton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Kidman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kidman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dupree Holton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep here but Kidman controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton trying to keep a closed guard but Kidman is proving a slippery customer.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidman cracks Dupree Holton with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupree Holton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidman postures up.
Kidman passes Dupree Holton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to hold on to Kidman's head to control him but Kidman postures up.
#T3#
Dupree Holton wants to get back to full guard but Kidman has mounted him!
Kidman lands a big shot there that rocks Dupree Holton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dupree Holton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton tries to hold on but Kidman postures up.
Kidman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kidman lands a couple of good shots and Dupree Holton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kidman controls the action.
Dupree Holton trying to control the hands but Kidman won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Dupree Holton is in bad spot here.
Kidman is landing with strikes. Dupree Holton can't take much more of this.
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.
Kidman scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can Dupree Holton hold on?! Kidman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kidman controls the action.
Kidman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dupree Holton.
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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
Billy Kidman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Kidman tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Kidman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidman tries to avoid it.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kidman.
Kidman jabs at Brown's body.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Kidman throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kidman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T1#
Brown tries to bench press Kidman off him but Kidman keeps the position.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Kidman.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidman lands a nice forearm strike.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T2#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kidman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kidman tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Kidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kidman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kidman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kidman is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Kidman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arman Brown!
Our winner, Arman Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 1
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Chase stuffs the takedown.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chase circles away.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Chase dips to his left and cracks Kidman with an uppercut!
Chase misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
Kidman moves forwards but Chase connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chase throws an off balance right hand
and Kidman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Chase.
A swing and a miss from Chase.
Kidman moves away from the strike by Chase.
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 avoids the body shot from Chase.
Chase tries to move into range but Kidman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kidman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidman.
Chase scores with a body shot.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidman.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kidman shoots in and gets a takedown into Chase's guard.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kidman trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chase wants to stand up but Kidman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase missing with a left hand there. Kidman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Kidman connects with a right hand. Chase shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kidman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chase walks into a left hand.
Kidman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kidman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chase to counter with a crisp jab.
Chase misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Kidman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chase thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase misses the jab.#TD2#
Kidman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chase to the mat! Chase manages to get full guard.
Chase has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kidman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kidman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kidman keeps trying to improve his position.
Kidman trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Kidman advances to half guard.
Kidman is looking to advance position but Chase won't allow it.
Kidman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Kidman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kidman.
Kidman slips under a jab from Chase.
Chase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Kidman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kidman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kidman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kidman wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Kidman looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kidman controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Kidman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman controlling Chase's posture.
Kidman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidman controlling the position.
Chase tries to stand but Kidman is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Kidman ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Chase misses.
Chase slips under a jab from Kidman.
Chase throwing a counter right hand but Kidman manages to avoid it.
Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Kidman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chase on his heels. He'll look to pass Chase's guard now, I'm sure.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billy Kidman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chase wants to stand but Kidman is controlling the position.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kidman throwing strikes but missing.
Kidman postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chase jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kidman forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Chase tries to circle away but Kidman has him pinned against the cage.
Kidman wants a takedown.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kidman wants a takedown.
Kidman stalls.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Chase manages to get underhooks.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidman controlling the action here for a moment.
Kidman keeps control of Chase as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Kidman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidman darts in looking for a takedown but Chase gets double underhooks and turns Kidman into the cage.
Kidman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase swings for the body but Kidman moves out of range.
Kidman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kidman throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Chase.#CL2#
Kidman has managed to clinch.
Kidman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.#BC#
Chase breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman misses with a takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Kidman takes one to the side of the head.
Chase throws the left hand but Kidman avoids the punch easily.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kidman at a distance.
Kidman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chase connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidman scrambles back to his feet.
Kidman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chase defends well and Kidman ends up having to push Chase into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kidman.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Chase punishes Kidman's body with a nice straight punch.
Chase cracks Kidman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chase bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kidman's head.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Chase makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidman walks into a straight right hand from Chase.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Kidman walks into a stiff left hand from Chase.#T2#
Kidman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chase takes a swing at Kidman's ribcage but misses.
Kidman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kidman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
And Kidman tries to counter it with a takedown but Chase pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chase avoids the body shot from Kidman.
Chase scores with a shot to the body.
Kidman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kidman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidman moves away.#CL2#
Kidman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidman.
Chase working hard to break the clinch.
Kidman tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Kidman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kidman struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Chase is trying to push Kidman away but Kidman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billy Kidman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kidman is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Chase manages to get underhooks.
Chase tries to break the clinch but Kidman is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Chase breaks the clinch.
Kidman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chase's hands.
Kidman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chase defends well and Kidman ends up having to push Chase into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase throws out a loose jab but Kidman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kidman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kidman!
A very excited looking Billy Kidman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kovalyov has his takedown stuffed
and Kidman counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kovalyov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kovalyov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovalyov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidman can't keep his opponent in guard - Kovalyov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kovalyov wants to free his trapped foot but Kidman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kovalyov throwing shots but Kidman is blocking nicely.
Kovalyov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kidman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman is looking to improve his position.
Kovalyov is nestled in close to Kidman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kovalyov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kovalyov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Kovalyov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kovalyov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kidman's face.
Kovalyov with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalyov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kidman! More shots from Kovalyov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sascha Kovalyov! |
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