Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Waters shoots and misses
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Kidd gets caught flat footed, as Waters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waters prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet but Waters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kidd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waters dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Waters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Kidd is looking to get back to his feet here but Waters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kidd's back.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Kidd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kidd tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Waters sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Kidd to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Waters!
William Kidd was interviewed post fight and said 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oyama misses the jab.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Oyama ducks down to avoid it.
Oyama lands a slapping body shot.
Oyama throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a straight left.
Oyama lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kidd blocking some punches. #T1#
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kidd blocks a body shot from Oyama.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling him.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.
Kidd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Oyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Oyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyama won't allow it.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyama won't allow it.
Oyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama scores with a shot to the side of Kidd's head. #T2#
Kidd takes a shot to the head.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch but Oyama keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oyama tries a body shot but Kidd blocks it.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidd wants to break free but Oyama has control.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. #ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Kidd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kidd with a big uppercut! Kidd tries to clinch up but Oyama pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kidd to the mat! Kidd covers up and Oyama unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Masutatsu Oyama!
William Kidd spoke after the fight, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
John looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kidd!
Kidd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Kidd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Kidd cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
Kidd lands a slapping body shot.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
Kidd cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kidd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kidd stalks John and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into John's face. John staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kidd works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
John shoots in and drives through. Kidd sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.#T3#
John fails with the takedown.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
Kidd throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidd scores with a jab. John acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidd is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Kidd circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kidd misses with a body shot.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
John scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
John is looking for a kimura here.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kidd looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.
John slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##ES#
Kidd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but John is on him like a limpet, forcing Kidd back against the cage.
John jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd with a hook.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
John with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Kidd lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John takes one to the chin there.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Kidd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows John to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kidd is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. John presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
Kidd 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.
John is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
John fails with the takedown.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kidd thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd throws a series of strikes that have John backpedaling.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd lands a jab to John's midsection.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Kidd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kidd throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kidd won't be happy with that. #ES#
Kidd throws John to one side and escapes!
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!
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces John back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Kidd. #T1#
John takes one on the button.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John throws a leg kick but Kidd checks it.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kidd. #TD2#
John shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidd's guard.#ES#
Kidd uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidd is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Kidd circles away and we're back to standing.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kidd connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
John goes for a double leg but Kidd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kidd continues to drive forward.
Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
Kidd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
John has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
John shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidd's guard.

Kidd pushes John off and scrambles back to his feet.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kidd.
John misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a left to the body.
Kidd misses with a double jab. #T4#
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John tries for a takedown but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jujitsu John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Turngemaxt takes the fight into the clinch.
Turngemaxt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turngemaxt is working for takedown but Kidd is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Turngemaxt tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Turngemaxt slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turngemaxt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turngemaxt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Kidd does it's job there.
Turngemaxt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Turngemaxt tries to clinch up.
Turngemaxt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd lands a jab.#CL2#
Turngemaxt moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.#T1#
Turngemaxt misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turngemaxt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kidd's brow.
Turngemaxt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidd smiles and moves away.
Kidd misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Turngemaxt gets a clinch.
Turngemaxt throws an elbow that misses.
Turngemaxt's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turngemaxt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Turngemaxt throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Turngemaxt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turngemaxt manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Turngemaxt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kidd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Turngemaxt is working to tighten his grip on Kidd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kidd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turngemaxt is really squeezing tight and eventually Kidd passes out! Turngemaxt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Furdas Turngemaxt!
After the big win, Furdas Turngemaxt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, William Kidd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Retsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Retsu lands a high kick!
Kidd jabs Retsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd throws a one two combo.
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!
Kidd lands a body shot.
Retsu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kidd! Retsu dives in looking to finish! Kidd is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eishuu Retsu!
In defeat, William Kidd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2024

#R1#
Kidd scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedsharipov should have avoided that one.
Magomedsharipov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedsharipov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedsharipov with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedsharipov backing up. Magomedsharipov nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Kidd both land. Nice 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!
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomedsharipov eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Kidd.#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidd finish him?
Kidd is pawing at Magomedsharipov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Magomedsharipov's nose. Magomedsharipov is badly hurt! Kidd pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Magomedsharipov tries desperately to hold on but Kidd is relentless in his assault! As Magomedsharipov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kidd away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Kidd!
William Kidd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Nichols 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.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nichols does it's job there.
Kidd takes a swing at Nichols's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Nichols misses the jab.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Nichols half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nichols fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nichols misses the shot to the body.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nichols feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd tries to bum rush Nichols with a series of wild strikes but Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nichols motions for Kidd to come forward. Nichols throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd slips under a jab from Nichols.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd moves out of range of the leg kick from Nichols.
Nichols throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Nichols misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Nichols will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd tries to move into range but Nichols moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Nichols drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kidd's head, knocking him out cold! Nichols is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Kidd avoids the head kick by Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Bruinbrood backing up. Bruinbrood nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Bruinbrood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruinbrood with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruinbrood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruinbrood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd misses with a looping right.#T1#
Bruinbrood darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns Bruinbrood into the cage.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Kidd sizes up Bruinbrood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruinbrood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with an open hand slap.
Bruinbrood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruinbrood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruinbrood circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruinbrood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kidd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruinbrood thinking.
Bruinbrood looks winded!
Bruinbrood takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Bruinbrood doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruinbrood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruinbrood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd sizes up Bruinbrood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Bruinbrood's head back.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Bruinbrood's ribs.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruinbrood ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Bruinbrood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruinbrood misses with a head kick.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
And Bruinbrood tries to counter it with a takedown but Kidd pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
Bruinbrood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kidd finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruinbrood's head.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Bruinbrood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bruinbrood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruinbrood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kidd.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruinbrood is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kidd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruinbrood shoots in but no luck this time.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a one-two to the body.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Bruinbrood avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruinbrood doesn't seem phased though.
Bruinbrood wants to clinch
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Bruinbrood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kidd misses.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Bruinbrood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood is breathing heavily.
Kidd stuns Bruinbrood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Bruinbrood shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruinbrood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidd punishes Bruinbrood's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bruinbrood pushes Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruinbrood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruinbrood moves away.
Kidd stalks Bruinbrood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bruinbrood's face. Bruinbrood staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Kidd does it's job there.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruinbrood stalks Kidd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kidd's face. Kidd staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd lands with a hook. Bruinbrood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruinbrood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruinbrood momentarily.
Bruinbrood wants to clinch
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruinbrood momentarily.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bruinbrood backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bruinbrood takes one to the chin there.
Bruinbrood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Bruinbrood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd lands a slapping body shot.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Bruinbrood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruinbrood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruinbrood has time to react.
Bruinbrood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruinbrood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd catches Bruinbrood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruinbrood in his tracks. #T1#
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruinbrood can do to turn this around?
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruinbrood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruinbrood under the eye.
Bruinbrood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd throws a series of strikes that have Bruinbrood backpedaling.
Kidd scores with a one two! Bruinbrood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Bruinbrood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kidd counters with a left and a right that stings Bruinbrood.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruinbrood fails with the takedown.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Kidd scores with a hook.
Bruinbrood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Bruinbrood's head back.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Bruinbrood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruinbrood circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Bruinbrood looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Bruinbrood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
Bruinbrood moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruinbrood shoots in but Kidd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bruinbrood back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruinbrood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd lands with a nice combination. Bruinbrood backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kidd!
Bruinbrood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd feints a jab promting Bruinbrood to slip. Kidd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bruinbrood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kidd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruinbrood.
Sakkie Bruinbrood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kidd, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
During a confident post fight interview, William Kidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Kidd misses.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Kidd and move into the clinch.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Campbell's ribs.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Campbell back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Kidd both land. Nice combination.
Kidd misses with a combination #CL#
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd can't break the clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it. #BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.
Kidd scores with a one two! Campbell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Kidd 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.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campbell.
Campbell jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Kidd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidd walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
Kidd misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidd can't break the clinch.
Campbell prevents Kidd from breaking the clinch.
Kidd's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but Kidd stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campbell. #T3##TD#
Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Campbell has his foot on Kidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kidd wants to get up but he can't break Campbell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Campbell 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.
Kidd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Campbell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kidd has his hands clasped together but Campbell extends and breaks Kidd's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Campbell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!
William Kidd spoke after the fight, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head.
Kidd misses with a few strikes there.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Campbell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd with a nice cross.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Kidd throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Kidd and move into the clinch.
Kidd takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.
Kidd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Campbell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Campbell slips a straight right by Kidd.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd scores with a one two! Campbell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
As Kidd tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Kidd manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidd wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell 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.#SUB#
Campbell is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kidd throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Campbell's body to avoid the submission. Campbell has instead reached around Kidd's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Campbell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Campbell!
William Kidd was interviewed post fight and said 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccall is just out of range.
Mccall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mccall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mccall throws a body kick that misses.
Kidd punishes Mccall's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccall jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mccall lands a nice looking body kick.
Mccall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mccall connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mccall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mccall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mccall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Mccall slips under a jab from Kidd.
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Mccall wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Mccall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mccall swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Mccall avoids it with no problem.
Kidd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mccall doesn't seem bothered though.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Mccall misses its intended target.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Mccall throws a push kick but Kidd slaps the foot to one side.
Mccall swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mccall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mccall avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Mccall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mccall rather than just go for the knockout.
Mccall lands a nice shot that snaps Kidd's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccall moves away.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Mccall's ribs.
Mccall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Mccall is out of range.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mccall.
Mccall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mccall. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Mccall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccall on the side of the head.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccall is just out of range.
It looked like Mccall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mccall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Mccall looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Mccall lands a body shot.
Kidd lands a jab.
Kidd's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mccall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kidd is out of range and Mccall settles back down.
Mccall clobbers Kidd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mccall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mccall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mccall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mccall.
Mccall throws a low kick but Kidd avoids it.#T4#
Mccall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Mccall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mccall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kidd is able to avoid easily.
Mccall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kidd lands a jab-cross combination.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccall is just out of range.
Mccall misses the shot to the body.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Mccall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mccall.
A countering left hand to the body from Kidd misses.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Mccall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccall avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mccall looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mccall tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mccall counter with a right hand. #ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Crack! Mccall connects with the perfect overhand right and Kidd falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mccall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden Mccall!
Holden Mccall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dukes eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dukes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Dukes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Kidd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kidd sprawls well. Kidd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Dukes.
Kidd lands a jab to Dukes's midsection.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dukes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd lands a jab.
Dukes ducks right into an uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd is looking for a counter combo.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Kidd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dukes throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
As Dukes looks to move away, Kidd throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Kidd is looking to wear down Dukes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukes's hands.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Dukes's ribs.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kidd scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidd finish him?
Kidd drops Dukes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kidd follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Kidd!
William Kidd thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes wants to clinch.
Dukes throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd works the jab nicely.
Dukes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dukes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Kidd is looking to wear down Dukes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dukes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dukes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Dukes's head back.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kidd with a hook.
Kidd cracks Dukes with a good jab.
Dukes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dukes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dukes closes the distance but Kidd moves to the side
and Kidd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Dukes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kidd connects with the punch.#T2#
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Dukes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kidd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukes.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Kidd jabs Dukes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes misses with a double jab.
Kidd with a jab.
Kidd works the jab nicely.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Kidd keeps it at a distance.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dukes shoots in but Kidd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Dukes.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes throws a right hand that misses
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kidd.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dukes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dukes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Dukes loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Dukes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dukes in his tracks.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd lands a jab to Dukes's midsection.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dukes walks into a straight right hand from Kidd.
A jab from Dukes finds it's way through Kidd's defenses.
Dukes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kidd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dukes.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kidd lands a jab to Dukes's midsection.
Dukes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dukes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kidd finds it's way round the side to connect with Dukes's head.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Dukes lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dukes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kidd circles away.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kidd.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
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!
Kidd with a jab.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidd finish him?
Dukes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kidd lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dukes. Kidd pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Kidd!
William Kidd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Zekeski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zekeski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zekeski misses with a right hand
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Zekeski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zekeski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zekeski throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zekeski tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Kidd scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zekeski. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zekeski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Zekeski.
Zekeski misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kidd leaves Zekeski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montriel Zekeski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Kidd blocks the low kick.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zekeski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kidd lands a jab-cross combination.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zekeski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zekeski.
Zekeski swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zekeski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd lands with a cross.
Zekeski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zekeski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zekeski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Zekeski scores with the left hand. Kidd knows he should have avoided that one.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Zekeski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Zekeski throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Zekeski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Zekeski's ribs.
Zekeski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Zekeski tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Zekeski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd misses with a hook
and Zekeski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kidd thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zekeski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd takes a swing at Zekeski's ribcage but misses.
Kidd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kidd takes a swing at Zekeski's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zekeski manages to avoid it.
Zekeski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zekeski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd misses with a hook. Zekeski ducked under it nicely.
Zekeski swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zekeski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
Zekeski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zekeski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Zekeski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zekeski moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zekeski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd throws a body punch but Zekeski moves out of range.
Zekeski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zekeski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Zekeski misses with a few strikes there.
Zekeski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zekeski wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd misses with a straight right.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Zekeski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zekeski with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zekeski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kidd has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Zekeski tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Zekeski.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zekeski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd takes a swing at Zekeski's ribcage but misses.
Zekeski misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Zekeski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zekeski manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zekeski moves away.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Zekeski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Zekeski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Zekeski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kidd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zekeski lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Zekeski misses its intended target.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Zekeski knows he should have avoided that one.
Zekeski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zekeski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd. #T3#
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Zekeski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zekeski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kidd.
Zekeski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Zekeski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kidd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zekeski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Zekeski misses with a hook.
Zekeski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zekeski can do to turn this around?
Kidd avoids the body shot from Zekeski. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Zekeski. That snapped Kidd's head back.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Zekeski moves away and avoids it.
Zekeski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Zekeski.
Zekeski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zekeski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd 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!
Zekeski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kidd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidd with a hook.
Zekeski throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Zekeski is breathing heavily.
Zekeski defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Zekeski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd misses the jab.
Zekeski connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Zekeski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zekeski doesn't seem phased though.
Kidd throws a hook but Zekeski avoids it easily.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Montriel Zekeski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zekeski lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Zekeski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zekeski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zekeski digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zekeski.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Zekeski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Zekeski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zekeski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zekeski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Kidd.
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Zekeski's ribs.
Kidd moves out of range as Zekeski strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
Zekeski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Zekeski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd swings for the body but Zekeski moves out of range.
Zekeski misses with a hook.#T2#
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Zekeski dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zekeski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Zekeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Zekeski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kidd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zekeski scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Zekeski is just out of range.
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Zekeski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd stuns Zekeski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Zekeski 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.
Kidd is looking to wear down Zekeski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zekeski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zekeski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Zekeski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Zekeski there.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zekeski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Zekeski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
A jab from Zekeski finds it's way through Kidd's defenses. #ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
Zekeski cracks Kidd with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kidd tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zekeski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kidd is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montriel Zekeski!

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