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Event:
ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eagle, as that shot connected.
Kidd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eagle is fending him off so far but Kidd persists. Nope, Eagle circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidd shoots in looking for a takedown. Eagle tries to sprawl out of it but Kidd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eagle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Kidd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eagle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kidd is working for a submission of some sort.
Eagle keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
Eagle wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Eagle is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Eagle tries to roll over but Kidd keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Eagle is defending well.
Eagle tries to roll over but Kidd keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kidd seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kidd seems to be working for a kimura but Eagle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Eagle is defending against the submission attempts here by Kidd.
Eagle trying to control but Kidd postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eagle gets back to full guard.
Kidd stopping the sweep attempt from Eagle.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eagle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Eagle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eagle manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Eagle's guard. #SUB2#
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eagle controlling Kidd's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton 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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eagle but Eagle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Eagle lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Eagle with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Eagle sends Kidd crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Eagle is motioning to the referee to let Kidd up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Eagle clinches.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Eagle throws a big uppercut that drops Kidd! More strikes from Eagle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kidd lies dazed against the cage as Eagle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
David Eagle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 26
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kidd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Kidd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Kidd postures up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kidd trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Kidd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidd is in Murphy's guard.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Kidd has managed to pass into half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kidd's back!#SUB2#
Murphy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murphy's arms.
Well, with Murphy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kidd is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Murphy is trying to control but Kidd is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kidd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kidd tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kidd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kidd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murphy passes into half guard.
Kidd trying to control here.
#T1#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Kidd is working away.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy is taking a breather. Kidd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kidd is not content to let Murphy control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kidd sees it coming and defends easily.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for submissions but instead, Kidd has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kidd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard. #REVR#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Cillian Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kidd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him. #SUB2#
Kidd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murphy has locked up a guillotine! Murphy's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kidd is holding on here and Murphy must be using up a lot of energy. Kidd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murphy gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 19
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Abdelrahman scores with a push kick.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Abdelrahman lands a big right hand that sends Kidd crashing to the mat! Abdelrahman stays standing though and waves Kidd back to his feet!#ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
Kidd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kidd's knee momentarily.
Oh Kidd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Abdelrahman scores with a body shot.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Kidd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman feints a jab and as Kidd dips his head, Abdelrahman unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kidd right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kidd falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Abdelrahman smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
An out of breath Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 12
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gervasio tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gervasio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gervasio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tin Can Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Jaxton Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kidd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gervasio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kidd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Kidd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gervasio to get to his feet.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Gervasio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Gervasio with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd takes a swing at Gervasio's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Gervasio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Gervasio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gervasio manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Gervasio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Gervasio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gervasio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Gervasio with that takedown attempt.
Jaxton Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervasio Gervasio.#T3#
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gervasio walks into a stiff left hand from Kidd.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Gervasio on that attempt.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Gervasio counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Gervasio. No joy for Kidd on that attempt.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gervasio.
Kidd avoids a kick to the body.
Gervasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd tries to counter with a takedown but Gervasio is quick to defend against it.
Gervasio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gervasio looks winded!#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gervasio gets caught flat footed, as Kidd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidd wants to stand but Gervasio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gervasio wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Gervasio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kidd feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kidd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gervasio sprawls well initially but Kidd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gervasio wants to stand back up but Kidd manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Kidd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kidd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gervasio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kidd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Gervasio is trying to control Kidd's posture but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd trying to control the action but Gervasio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kidd controls the position from side control.
Jaxton Kidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gervasio tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kidd controlling the position. #SUB#
Kidd swings around for an armbar but Gervasio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kidd's guard.#SUB#
Kidd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gervasio defends it easily.#SUB#
Kidd working for a triangle but Gervasio defends it easily.
Kidd pulls Gervasio in close to his closed guard and prevents Gervasio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kidd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kidd tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kidd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxton Kidd 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##TD#
Kidd looking to score a takedown here. Gervasio is defending well but Kidd drives through and ends up in Gervasio's guard.
Gervasio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Gervasio is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kidd as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gervasio screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kidd! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jaxton Kidd!
Post fight, Jaxton Kidd took to the microphone: 'Thanks to the Madness Org for starting out my career! It's a shame man.. I was on my way to the top of this division. That belt was as good as mine.'. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sboi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Sboi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tin Can Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Sboi clobbers Kidd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sboi connects with a body shot.#TD#
Kidd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kidd advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kidd has hold of Sboi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sboi seems comfortable defending it but Kidd has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sboi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sboi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kidd couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaxton Kidd!
A victorious Jaxton Kidd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Kidd.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vega shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vega colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kidd as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vega is left battered and dazed whilst Kidd and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxton Kidd! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity 1
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Kidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawyer's guard.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Lawyer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lawyer trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lawyer pushes down on Kidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lawyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Kidd is trying to control but can't.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kidd is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kidd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawyer controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself.
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawyer is pressing down on Kidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawyer looking to control.
#T4#
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer is working from the bottom.
Lawyer trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Lawyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kidd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kidd can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kidd working for submissions but it's allowed Lawyer to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer working Kidd over with strikes. #T1#
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawyer.
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer postures up.
#SUB#
Lawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kidd desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kidd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Lawyer sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawyer pulls his head out easily.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawyer is working away from the top position though.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kidd has an active guard here but Lawyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawyer trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kidd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lawyer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lawyer!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawyer trying to control the position but Kidd is working away.
Kidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawyer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kidd prevents Lawyer from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lawyer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd cracks Lawyer with a good jab.
Lawyer slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Lawyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Lawyer misses the jab.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Lawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Kidd scores with a takedown into Lawyer's guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kidd is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kidd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawyer keeps working. #SUB2#
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kidd wants to control but Lawyer is keeping him busy.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kidd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kidd working for a submission but Lawyer is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Kidd working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lawyer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kidd! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaxton Kidd! |
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