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Event:
Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Kidd connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kidd to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Kidd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Kidd tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kidd is predictable there
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Swanson slips a jab from Kidd.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Kidd 's knee.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Swanson catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Kidd's torso.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kidd off the cage and back into range.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target. #T4#
Kidd staying out of range there.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Kidd moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kidd thinking.
Kidd misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Kidd blocks a jab.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kidd.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kidd's sensitive parts.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.#T1#
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson is looking to slow Kidd down with leg kicks.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Good shot there by Swanson.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.#T3#
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Swanson scores with a nice body kick.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson thows a body kick. Kidd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kidd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Kidd cracks the inside of Swanson's front leg.
Swanson wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1-2. Kidd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
Swanson throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kidd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Swanson has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd lands with a cross.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.#T2#
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A big right from Swanson misses.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Kidd moved away.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Kidd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Kidd's legs.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kidd. That did some damage!
Kidd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.#T4#
Kidd lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Tyson Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Swanson.
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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Kidd misses the jab.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Kidd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson 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.
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Event:
RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
OShea fails with the takedown
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
OShea gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
OShea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OShea throws a strike aimed at the side of Kidd's head but Kidd avoids it well.
Kidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OShea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kidd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kidd defends it well.
OShea moves into full mount! Kidd won't be happy about that! #T1#
Kidd regains half guard.#SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
OShea is keen to just control but Kidd is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OShea controlling the pace.
Kidd trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kidd trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions off his back.
Kidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OShea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kidd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kidd is not content to let OShea control the position.#SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions off his back.
Kidd wants to improve his position but OShea is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kidd looking for a kimura from the bottom but OShea passes into side control!#SUB2#
OShea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kidd, who protects the arm well.
Kidd is looking for a sweep.
OShea taking a breather here. #SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Kidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kidd wants to control but OShea postures up.
Kidd is letting OShea control him for a moment.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
OShea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea 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#
Kidd misses with an uppercut. OShea saw that one coming.
Conor OShea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea 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.
OShea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
OShea lands an overhand right.
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OShea.
OShea shoots and misses
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
OShea darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns OShea into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Tyson Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
Kidd avoids the head kick by OShea.
Kidd thumps OShea with a low kick.
OShea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea is looking to clinch.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles OShea. OShea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from OShea. OShea gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kidd.
A big left from Kidd misses.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. OShea doesn't seem phased though.
OShea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but OShea ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on OShea's shoulder, as OShea tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OShea shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but OShea 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
OShea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from OShea.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but OShea moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Tyson Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
OShea shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from OShea does no damage. #TD2#
Kidd gets caught flat footed, as OShea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kidd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OShea defends it easily.#SUB#
Kidd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kidd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OShea wanted to stand there but Kidd had control of the position. #SUB#
Kidd working for a triangle but OShea defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass. #SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OShea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OShea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kidd is looking for a triangle here but OShea uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kidd is looking to reverse the position.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
OShea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kidd dodges the ground and pound from OShea.
Kidd is looking to reverse the position.
Kidd manages to get back to half guard.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
OShea is working for a kimura but Kidd is defending it quite comfortably.
Kidd tries to roll over but OShea keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
OShea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kidd to the mat! Kidd manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Kidd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OShea defends it easily.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kidd is looking for a triangle but OShea pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kidd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OShea is aware though and is defending well.
OShea chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kidd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OShea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kidd throws his legs up looking for a submission but OShea uses it to pass to side control.
OShea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
OShea working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
OShea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OShea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OShea trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
OShea is chipping away with strikes.
Kidd is trying to improve his position.
Kidd is trying to control OShea's posture but OShea avoids it. #SUB2#
OShea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
OShea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kidd, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Kidd is looking to regain half guard here but OShea keeps moving and retains side control.
OShea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working. #SUB2#
OShea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.
Kidd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kidd working for a triangle but OShea defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kidd has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kidd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kidd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OShea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OShea passes Kidd's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
OShea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OShea wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it. #SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Kidd is staying active underneath OShea, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kidd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
OShea escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OShea 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
In his post fight interview, Conor OShea started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Kidd slips under a jab.
Kidd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Von Braun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Von Braun sits in half guard. #SUB#
Von Braun is trying to work for a kimura but Kidd is defending well.
Kidd is controlling Von Braun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd is staying active underneath Von Braun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Braun from advancing to side control.
Von Braun is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
Kidd seems keen to control Von Braun's posture.#T1#
Von Braun trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Von Braun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kidd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Von Braun is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Von Braun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Braun in particular looking to stall.
Kidd is trying is best to control the position here.
Von Braun is controlling the pace.
Von Braun is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kidd is holding on to half guard well.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Von Braun has control of the leg.
Kidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Braun is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Kidd 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.#SUB2#
Von Braun is posturing up here but Kidd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Braun tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Braun has to tap! Slick submission there by Kidd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Kidd!
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Event:
PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Eldoroado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Some wild striking there from Eldoroado.
Eldoroado punishes Kidd's body with a nice straight punch.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Zinedine Eldoroado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kidd clinches with his opponent.
Eldoroado tries to break free but Kidd pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Zinedine Eldoroado has been cut.
Kidd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldoroado blocks it with crossed arms.
Eldoroado is trying to force a seperation but Kidd has the dominant position.
Eldoroado is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks. #TD#
Kidd wants the takedown. Eldoroado is fighting it off but Kidd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eldoroado's guard against the cage.
Kidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kidd throws a strike but Eldoroado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eldoroado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd is pulling down on Eldoroado's head to control his posture.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eldoroado working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kidd is controlling Eldoroado's posture.
Eldoroado wants to stand but Kidd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eldoroado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Eldoroado wants to stand but Kidd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kidd controlling the position.
Kidd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eldoroado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidd pulls Eldoroado in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eldoroado misses with a double jab.
Kidd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Eldoroado.
A telegraphed right hand from Eldoroado misses the target.
Kidd tries to clinch but Eldoroado is having none of it.
Eldoroado missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Eldoroado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eldoroado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eldoroado misses with a straight left.
Kidd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kidd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eldoroado scores with a decent looking hook.
Kidd fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kidd closes the distance and pushes Eldoroado back into the cage.
Eldoroado is trying to break free.
Eldoroado can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Kidd is trying to drag Eldoroado to the mat but Eldoroado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Kidd.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kidd lands an elbow just above Eldoroado 's eye.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kidd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kidd tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eldoroado tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Eldoroado gets underhooks to prevent Kidd's takedown attempt.
Kidd effectively controlling the action here.
Eldoroado wants to get back to striking at distance but Kidd won't allow it.
Kidd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldoroado up against the cage.
Eldoroado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zinedine Eldoroado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldoroado throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.#CL#
Eldoroado gets tackled into the cage by Kidd. Kidd maintains the clinch.
Eldoroado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eldoroado is trying to force a seperation but Kidd has the dominant position.
Eldoroado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Eldoroado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eldoroado managing to block the knees to the body from Kidd.
Kidd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kidd prevents Eldoroado from breaking the clinch.
Eldoroado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldoroado wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Kidd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eldoroado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kidd wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eldoroado wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Kidd keeps control of Eldoroado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eldoroado's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kidd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldoroado up against the cage.
Eldoroado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eldoroado tries to break free but Kidd pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Eldoroado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kidd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kidd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eldoroado is trying to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but Eldoroado blocks it.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kidd blocks a body shot from Eldoroado.
Eldoroado tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Eldoroado back against the cage.
Eldoroado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kidd.
#T2#
Kidd has Eldoroado pressed against the cage, preventing Eldoroado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kidd wants a takedown but no success here.
Kidd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldoroado blocks it with crossed arms.
Kidd trying to stall but Eldoroado improves his position.
Kidd wants to take the fight to the mat but Eldoroado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eldoroado is trying to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd tries to stall but Eldoroado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kidd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eldoroado after a bit of a struggle.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kidd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eldoroado avoids it.
Tyson Kidd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eldoroado is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks. #BC#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Eldoroado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kidd's hands.
Eldoroado throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eldoroado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Donk. Eldoroado catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Eldoroado scores with a body shot.
Eldoroado works Kidd's body with a nice hook.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldoroado.
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eldoroado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Eldoroado misses its intended target.
Zinedine Eldoroado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eldoroado stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidd. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eldoroado.#T4#
Eldoroado connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.#TD#
Kidd drives through with a takedown into Eldoroado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd wants to control from the top but Eldoroado keeps moving. #SUB#
Kidd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eldoroado wants to stand but Kidd is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zinedine Eldoroado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zinedine Eldoroado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kidd shoots in but Eldoroado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eldoroado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eldoroado takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kidd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd tries to clinch but Eldoroado moves away
and Eldoroado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldoroado tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eldoroado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eldoroado swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidd.
Eldoroado throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A big right from Eldoroado misses.
Eldoroado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kidd.
Eldoroado misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd walks into a left hand.
Zinedine Eldoroado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Eldoroado tries to keep at a distance but Kidd has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Eldoroado breaks the clinch.
Kidd swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Eldoroado to counter with a crisp jab.
Eldoroado stuns Kidd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eldoroado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.#T2#
Eldoroado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Kidd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Eldoroado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eldoroado scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eldoroado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eldoroado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kidd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kidd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Eldoroado.
Kidd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eldoroado misses with a straight left. #T3#
Eldoroado throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Eldoroado misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Kidd counters with a shoot takedown. Eldoroado fights it but they end up in guard.
Kidd prevents Eldoroado from getting back to his feet.
Kidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kidd lands a couple of elbows.
Eldoroado is looking to stand up but Kidd isn't so interested in that idea.
Kidd landing some decent shots from guard.
Eldoroado wants to stand up but Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Kidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidd cracks Eldoroado with a solid left hand.
Kidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eldoroado is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kidd dives into side control.
Kidd cracks Eldoroado with a big elbow.
Kidd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eldoroado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinedine Eldoroado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eldoroado 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zinedine Eldoroado!
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Event:
PSE 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbie shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbie will feel that in the morning.
Barbie has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barbie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed Barbie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kidd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metal Barbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd leaves Barbie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbie shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a head kick that wobbles Barbie - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Kidd sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kidd!
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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Sigthordisson sees coming a mile off.
Sigthordisson looks for a takedown but Kidd sprawls well.
Sigthordisson misses with a head kick.
Kidd dodges the punch combination from Sigthordisson.
Kidd is looking for a counter combo.
Sigthordisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigthordisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kidd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigthordisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sigthordisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidd throws a big counter combination but Sigthordisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kidd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sigthordisson blocks a head kick by Kidd.
Sigthordisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
And Kidd counters with a quick kick to the body but Sigthordisson blocks it.
Good work by Kidd as he checks the leg kick.
And Kidd counters with a quick kick to the body but Sigthordisson blocks it.#CL#
Kidd has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Sigthordisson breaks the clinch.
Kidd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kidd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigthordisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sigthordisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sigthordisson misses with a few strikes there.
Sigthordisson throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigthordisson loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Sigthordisson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sigthordisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigthordisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sigthordisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd thinks about countering with a head kick.
No joy there for Sigthordisson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.
Sigthordisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigthordisson lunges at Kidd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kidd's hand.
Sigthordisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Kidd closes the distance and pushes Sigthordisson back into the cage.
Sigthordisson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Sigthordisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigthordisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sigthordisson throws a push kick but Kidd slaps the foot to one side.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Sigthordisson moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Kidd thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Sigthordisson.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Sigthordisson tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Sigthordisson throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sigthordisson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sigthordisson misses with a leg kick.
Sigthordisson is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
A head kick by Kidd misses
and Sigthordisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigthordisson misses with a straight right.
Kidd is looking for a counter combo.
Kidd thows a body kick. Sigthordisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnar Sigthordisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sigthordisson throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sigthordisson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kidd counters with a nice leg kick.
Sigthordisson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Sigthordisson 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.
Sigthordisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Sigthordisson.
Sigthordisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd is looking for a counter combo.
Sigthordisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 swings for the body but Sigthordisson moves out of range.
Kidd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Sigthordisson avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnar Sigthordisson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sigthordisson shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnar Sigthordisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sigthordisson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kidd moves into range and clinches up with Sigthordisson.
Sigthordisson throws a head punch that misses.
Kidd trying to stall but Sigthordisson improves his position.
Kidd misses with a knee strike.
Sigthordisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
Kidd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Sigthordisson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Sigthordisson misses.
Sigthordisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sigthordisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kidd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sigthordisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sigthordisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd. #TD#
Kidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sigthordisson's guard.#SU#
Kidd stands and steps away. Sigthordisson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sigthordisson looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd throws a counter high kick but Sigthordisson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sigthordisson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kidd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd defending well as Sigthordisson loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sigthordisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kidd thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Sigthordisson throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Sigthordisson gets a clinch.
Kidd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sigthordisson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Magnar Sigthordisson has been cut.
Sigthordisson looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Kidd.
Sigthordisson is breathing heavily.
Kidd tries to land a knee to the head but Sigthordisson blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigthordisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd throws a lazy head kick
and Sigthordisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kidd. #T3#
A slow jab from Sigthordisson misses its intended target.
Sigthordisson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKidd.
Sigthordisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sigthordisson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kidd lands a head kick!
Magnar Sigthordisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sigthordisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigthordisson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Kidd rushes Sigthordisson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Sigthordisson misses with a two punch combination.
Sigthordisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigthordisson throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sigthordisson blocks a head kick by Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd throws a quick counter head kick but Sigthordisson was just out of range.
Sigthordisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kidd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Kidd moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidd with a knee to the head.
Kidd misses with some punches.
Tyson Kidd has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Sigthordisson
and Kidd counters with a good, hard body kick but Sigthordisson shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyson Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnar Sigthordisson's cut.
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#
Whack! Kidd lands a heavy head kick that drops Sigthordisson. The ref tackles Kidd to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sigthordisson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tyson Kidd!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Sir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kidd throws a quick counter head kick but Sir was just out of range.
Sir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Sir 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 Sir off to one side. #CL#
Kidd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sir, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kidd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sir goes for a takedown attempt but Kidd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Sir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sir connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sir. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Sir looks to move away, Kidd throws a big counter combo but Sir just gets out of the way.
Sir misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Kidd instigates a clinch.
Kidd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kidd.
Kidd working Sir over with knees to the body.
Kidd connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Escobar Sir has been cut.
Kidd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Kidd.
Sir looks winded!#BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd throws a head kick but Sir moves out of range.
Kidd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pablo Escobar Sir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kidd has closed the distance and engaged Sir in a clinch.
#T2#
Kidd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sir backwards.
Kidd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sir pushes off an throws an elbow but Kidd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar Sir.
Sir fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd moves out of range as Sir strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sir fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.#T3#
Sir cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd jabs Sir right on the nose. Sir blinks but takes it well.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Sir.
Kidd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sir misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd is looking for a counter combo.
Sir misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sir throws out the jab.
Kidd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sir misses with a body shot.
A cross from Sir lands.
Sir is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kidd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kidd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sir cracks Kidd with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sir scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sir finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
Sir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Kidd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kidd throws a nice head kick!
Sir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sir misses with the combination.
Kidd tries to move into range but Sir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sir moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar Sir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sir lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd delivers a nice body kick.
Kidd slips under a jab.
A cross from Sir lands.#TD#
Kidd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sir's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sir has a closed guard, preventing Kidd from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kidd is aware though and is defending well.
Kidd working some strikes from top position.
Kidd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sir on the ground.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Kidd gets to his feet. Sir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sir jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sir lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd slips under a jab.
Sir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKidd.
Kidd connects with a right hand. Sir shakes it off.
Sir misses with a hook.
Sir takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
It appears Kidd was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Kidd sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Sir to the ground! Kidd dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Sir is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sir is looking to get to half guard.
Sir is still in real trouble! Can Kidd finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Kidd! Sir is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyson Kidd!
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