Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Dec 20, 2025

#R1#
Arnason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Arnason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Arnason counters with a crisp one two that drops Kidd! Arnason thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kidd to his feet! Kidd is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kidd is rocked!#T1#
Kidd misses with a body punch
and Arnason counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kidd off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Arnason follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kidd was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Arnason!
Our winner, Jeremy Arnason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarr...well fought, lad.'.

Event: RL TBD
Date: Dec 20, 2025

#R1#
Papalapapa avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Papalapapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Papalapapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papalapapa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papalapapa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Papalapapa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomed Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Papalapapa counters with a shoot takedown. Pereira fights it but they end up in guard.
Papalapapa stops Pereira from standing up. #T1#
Papalapapa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Papalapapa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Pereira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Papalapapa's body.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Papalapapa saw that one coming.
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Papalapapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Papalapapa should have avoided that one.
Pereira scores with a decent looking hook.
Papalapapa walks into a jab.
Magomed Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papalapapa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
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!#TD#
Papalapapa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pereira's guard.
Papalapapa 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.
Papalapapa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Papalapapa isn't so interested in that idea.
Papalapapa postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it. #SUB#
Papalapapa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Papalapapa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Papalapapa prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Pereira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papalapapas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papalapapa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papalapapa has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Papalapapa. Papalapapa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Papalapapa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moreeno Papalapapa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Pereira connects with a looping right hand.
Papalapapa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papalapapa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Papalapapa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira wobbles Papalapapa with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Pereira dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Papalapapa to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magomed Pereira!
After winning the bout, Magomed Pereira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Moreeno Papalapapa was interviewed post fight and said 'First, lets thank our opponent for sharing a fight, he brought a sharp game and executed perfectly. I'm looking forward to bounce back after some adjustments. Thank you!'.

Event: RMMA 49 - Gigante v Lenkov
Date: Dec 13, 2025

#R1#
Toyota misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toyota thinking.
Toyota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toyota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buckley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toyota scrambles back to his feet.
Toyota swings for the body but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buckley throws a combination. Toyota tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buckley connects with a right hand. Toyota shakes it off.
Toyota fails with the takedown.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokky Toyota.
Buckley connects with a body shot that sends Toyota's belly button to the back.
Toyota takes a swing at Buckley's ribcage but misses.
Toyota takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckley lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Toyota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toyota tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Toyota looks up at the clock and then as Buckley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Toyota smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Toyota taking a breather here.
Toyota throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Buckley works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley is trying to stand back up but Toyota is controlling him
Buckley has hold of Toyota's hands but Toyota slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckley tries to kick Toyota off but Toyota keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toyota thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buckley's head.
Buckley is looking to escape.#T2#
Toyota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing good reports from Buckley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buckley tries to kick Toyota off but Toyota keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toyota trying to control from half guard but Buckley is working away.
Toyota is pressing down on Buckley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckley is holding on for now.
Buckley is trying to stand up here but Toyota is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toyota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buckley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toyota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buckley misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Buckley throws a right hand that Toyota ducks under and follows up with a left that Toyota also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Buckley. No joy for Toyota on that attempt.
Toyota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buckley connects with a body shot.
Toyota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toyota has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckley is looking to wear down Toyota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Buckley as Toyota shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckley. Toyota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toyota looks winded!
Buckley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Buckley throws a nice looking combination but Toyota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckley misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Toyota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buckley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Toyota is on him like a limpet, forcing Buckley back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Buckley jumps into guard, dragging Toyota to the mat.
Toyota won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
Toyota throws a big right hand that misses.
Toyota cracks Buckley with a solid left hand.
Toyota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Toyota isn't so interested in that idea.
Toyota throwing strikes from guard but Buckley blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toyota stops Buckley from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Buckley 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#
Buckley connects with a nice looking jab.
Toyota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buckley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckley wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buckley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckley thuds his right hand into Toyota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toyota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toyota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toyota can do to turn this around?
Buckley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toyota walks into a stiff left hand from Buckley.
Buckley connects with a body shot that sends Toyota's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley scores with a body shot.
Toyota fails with the takedown
and Buckley counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Toyota misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokky Toyota.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Toyota misses with a takedown
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toyota with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toyota is breathing heavily.
Buckley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toyota's hands.
No luck for Toyota with that takedown attempt.
Toyota swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buckley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckley stalks Toyota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Toyota's face. Toyota staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Toyota is rocked!
Buckley cracks Toyota with a good jab.
Toyota is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckley finish him?
Shavkat Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Buckley connects with a body shot that sends Toyota's belly button to the back.
Buckley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buckley scores with a shot to the body.
Buckley lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Buckley cracks Toyota with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Toyota tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Buckley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Toyota is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavkat Buckley!
A determined Shavkat Buckley didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: NFC 27 - Legend vs Duran
Date: Dec 06, 2025

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hoost. Those never looked like landing.
Hoost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoost lands a jab to Mclovin's midsection.
Mclovin walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ronald Mclovin has been cut.
A combination from Hoost does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoost misses with a double jab.
Mclovin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost stuns Mclovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoost cracks Mclovin with an open hand slap.
Hoost lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hoost lands with a straight right. Mclovin didn't see that one coming.
Mclovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mclovin looks winded!
Hoost scores with a jab. Mclovin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hoost. Beautiful body shot.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost lands a really nice looking cross but Mclovin seems unphased.
Mclovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Hoost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mclovin sprawling to the canvas! Mclovin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoost finish him?! #ROC#Mclovin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost moves in close and cracks Mclovin with a massive right hand! Mclovin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Hoost!
Remy Hoost opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RL28 Grindah v Vaughn
Date: Nov 22, 2025

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
Tyson tries to escape but Pereira is in control.
Tyson defending against the ground and pound.
Pereira 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.
Tyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pereira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Pereira drags him back down.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Pereira lands a few punches from side control.
Tyson pushes Pereira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pereira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Tyson sneaks out the side door and pushes Pereira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1##TD#
Pereira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Pereira passes into half guard. #REVB#
Pereira is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#ES2#
Tyson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Tyson.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyson sprawls and moves away.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira. #T2#
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pereira.#CL#
Pereira clinches. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch. #TD#
Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pereira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pereira passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Pereira is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pereira wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pereira controlling the action here. #T4##ES2#
Tyson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pereira is on him like a limpet, forcing Tyson back against the cage.#TD#
Pereira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Tyson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tyson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pereira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pereira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Tyson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Tyson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira slips a straight right by Tyson.
Kevin Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira tries to counter by clinching up but Tyson breaks away and moves out of range.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Tyson lands a big uppercut and Pereira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pereira looks OK. Tyson waves Pereira back to his feet!#ROC2#Pereira is rocked!
Crack! Tyson connects with the perfect overhand right and Pereira falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tyson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Tyson!
A very excited looking Kevin Tyson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Magomed Pereira stepped up to the mic, saying 'No Chama!'.

Event: RMMA 45 - Magyar v Artu
Date: Nov 15, 2025

#R1#
Buckley moves out of range as Oksanen strikes.#CL#
Buckley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Oksanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oksanen cracks Buckley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oksanen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Buckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckley swings for the body but Oksanen moves out of range.
Buckley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oksanen.
Oksanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oksanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oksanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buckley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Buckley shoots in and gets a takedown into Oksanen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oksanen has a closed guard, preventing Buckley from standing up.
Oksanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Buckley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oksanen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oksanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Buckley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buckley won't allow Oksanen to sweep him here. #SU#
Buckley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Markoo Oksanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oksanen with a hook.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Oksanen shows good takedown defense.
Oksanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buckley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oksanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buckley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oksanen throws a big shot that misses.
Buckley takes a swing at Oksanen's ribcage but misses.
Buckley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oksanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oksanen throws a hook but Buckley avoids it easily.
No luck for Buckley with that takedown attempt.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Oksanen shows good takedown defense.
Buckley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckley moves out of range as Oksanen strikes.#T3#
Buckley ducks right into an uppercut from Oksanen.
Markoo Oksanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oksanen throws a shot from downtown. Buckley moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buckley misses the target.
Buckley slips under a jab.
Buckley ducks under a wild hook from Oksanen.
Oksanen throws a good cross that connects.
Buckley checks a low kick from Oksanen.
Oksanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Buckley takes a swing at Oksanen's ribcage but misses.
Oksanen moves out of range as Buckley strikes.
Buckley takes one to the chin there.
Buckley defending well as Oksanen loads up on a big left hand.
Oksanen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oksanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oksanen misses with a hook to the body
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oksanen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oksanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oksanen throws an off balance right hand
and Buckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Oksanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oksanen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Buckley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buckley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oksanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckley scrambles back to his feet.
Buckley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oksanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckley scrambles back to his feet.
Oksanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Oksanen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Buckley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buckley lands in his opponent's guard.
Buckley wanted to stand there but Oksanen had control of the position. #SU#
Buckley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markoo Oksanen dominated that round.
That's time! Buckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Buckley misses with a wild body shot.
Buckley avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Buckley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oksanen.
Buckley slips a jab and a cross from Oksanen. #CL#
Buckley clinches up with Oksanen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Oksanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Oksanen misses.
Oksanen connects with a leg kick.
Buckley tries to clinch but Oksanen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oksanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckley is just out of range.
Buckley looks for a takedown but Oksanen sprawls well.
Buckley misses with a takedown
and Oksanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buckley is looking to wear down Oksanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Oksanen scores with a hook.
Markoo Oksanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buckley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oksanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oksanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oksanen thumps Buckley with a low kick.#CL#
Buckley moves into range and clinches up with Oksanen.
Buckley jumps guard but Oksanen stands there with Buckley around his waist. Buckley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oksanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buckley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oksanen smiles and moves away.
Oksanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oksanen counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Buckley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buckley showed some decent athleticism there.
Buckley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oksanen. #T2#
Buckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Buckley stands up and beckons Oksanen to join him on the feet.
Buckley dives in and grabs Oksanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oksanen pushes down on Buckley's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oksanen.
Oksanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oksanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Buckley shoots for a double leg takedown but Oksanen sprawls well. He's pushed Buckley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Oksanen.
Buckley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckley shoots in looking for a takedown. Oksanen tries to sprawl out of it but Buckley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oksanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buckley ducks under a wild hook from Oksanen.
Oksanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckley.
Oksanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buckley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buckley fails with the takedown
and Oksanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oksanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oksanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oksanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley drops his hands momentarily and Oksanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oksanen throws a series of punches but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley is looking to counter punch.
Oksanen misses with a looping left.
Oksanen throws a right and a left that Buckley avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Oksanen as he connects with a hook.
Oksanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buckley. That did some damage!
Oksanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Oksanen lands.
Buckley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oksanen.
Oksanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buckley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markoo Oksanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buckley blocks a jab.
Buckley throwing a counter right hand but Oksanen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Buckley instigates a clinch.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Oksanen won't allow it. #BC2#
Oksanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oksanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckley looks to throw the jab but Oksanen is out of range.
Oksanen misses the body punch
and Buckley counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Oksanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oksanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckley shoots for a takedown but Oksanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Oksanen misses.
Oksanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oksanen stuns Buckley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oksanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Buckley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Buckley pushes Oksanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Buckley is trying to pull guard but Oksanen has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Oksanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buckley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oksanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buckley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buckley misses with a body punch
and Oksanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Buckley gets a double leg takedown into Oksanen's guard.
Buckley wants to get up but he can't break Oksanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but instead Oksanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oksanen wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving. #T2##SU2#
Oksanen gets to his feet - Buckley follows without any prompting.
Buckley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oksanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckley. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oksanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oksanen misses with a left hand
and Buckley counters with a left to the body.
Oksanen throws a body punch but Buckley moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Oksanen - just one landing.
Nice body kick there by Oksanen.
Buckley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckley dives in for a single leg takedown but Oksanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Buckley jumps guard but Oksanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Oksanen breaks the clinch.
Buckley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oksanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckley scores with a jab to the body.
Buckley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oksanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buckley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Oksanen. That snapped Buckley's head back. #ROC2#Buckley is rocked!
A lazy left from Oksanen finds it's target.
Oh Buckley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oksanen swinging wildly here.
Oksanen throws the left hand but Buckley avoids the punch easily.
Buckley seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Buckley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markoo Oksanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oksanen clobbers Buckley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oksanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buckley misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Oksanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Oksanen as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Buckley does no damage.
Buckley dives in and grabs Oksanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oksanen pushes down on Buckley's head and hops out.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Oksanen shows good takedown defense.
Shavkat Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oksanen throws out a loose jab but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oksanen swivels and escapes.
Buckley moves forwards but Oksanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buckley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oksanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markoo Oksanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oksanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markoo Oksanen!
Markoo Oksanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Saitoh vs Shifter
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Yoshida slips a straight right by Kidd.
Yoshida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida thows a body kick. Kidd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Yoshida connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
and Yoshida counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kidd! He's just covering up as Yoshida starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuto Yoshida!
Yuto Yoshida 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.
In defeat, William Kidd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yarr...well fought, lad.'.

Event: RMMA 42 - Riggs v Sato
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Buckley shoots in for a double leg but Montes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckley tries to clinch but Montes moves out of range.
Buckley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montes defends well and Buckley ends up having to push Montes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Buckley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montes sprawls well initially but Buckley persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Montes has one foot on Buckley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Buckley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Buckley stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Montes gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Buckley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
Alonso Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Buckley.
Montes stuffs the takedown.
Montes throwing a counter right hand but Buckley manages to avoid it.
Buckley misses the shot to the body.
Shavkat Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckley shoots for a double leg takedown but Montes sprawls well. He's pushed Buckley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buckley just manages to avoid it.
Buckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Montes is just out of range.
Montes throws a quick counter head kick but Buckley was just out of range.
Buckley scores with a hook.
Montes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckley finds it's way round the side to connect with Montes's head.
Buckley shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Buckley tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Buckley dives in and grabs Montes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montes pushes down on Buckley's head and hops out.
Montes is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckley is defended easily by Montes.
It looked like Montes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montes back to the cage. Buckley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckley goes for a double leg but Montes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montes continues to drive forward.
Montes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Montes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Shavkat Buckley has been cut.
Buckley closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Buckley pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Montes misses the target.
Montes circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Montes misses the target.#T3#
A jab from Buckley finds it's way through Montes's defenses.
Montes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buckley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montes moves out of range of the strikes.
Montes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buckley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montes rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Buckley has closed the distance and engaged Montes in a clinch. #BC#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily.
Buckley tries to close the distance and clinch but Montes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Montes trying to control here.
Montes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Buckley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Montes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buckley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Buckley looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montes ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Buckley out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonso Montes!
Alonso Montes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RL23 - Grobbelaar v Bharat
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane is trying to pull guard but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kane has picked Pereira up - he's going for a ride! Kane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Pereira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kane forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Kane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Pereira. #TD#
Kane drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Pereira has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pereira gets underhooks to prevent Kane's takedown attempt. #T1##BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kane tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Kane goes for a double leg but Pereira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pereira continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Kane tries for a takedown but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pereira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Pereira bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Pereira lands a left and a right that send Kane crashing to the mat, dazed. Pereira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane loses concentration momentarily and Pereira pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kane crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pereira finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magomed Pereira!
A relieved looking Magomed Pereira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NFC 14 - Jafaridze vs De Uno
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1#
Hoost lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs closes the distance but Hoost moves to the side
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Hobbs clinches up with Hoost and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hoost manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hobbs closes the distance and pushes Hoost back into the cage.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
Hoost takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Remy Hoost has been cut.
Hoost is trying to force a seperation but Hobbs has the dominant position.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hobbs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoost's brow.
Hoost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoost avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Hoost is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobbs has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hoost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hobbs wants to clinch.#CL#
Hobbs clinches with his opponent.
Hoost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hoost breaks the clinch.
Hoost throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoost scores with a jab to the head.
Hobbs is looking to clinch but Hoost is avoiding it.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Hoost moves out of range.
Hobbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobbs tries to clinch up
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs wants to clinch.#TD#
Hobbs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hoost pushes Hobbs off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Hobbs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jairo Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost misses with a wild body shot.
Hoost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Hoost is having none of it.
Hoost's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoost's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoost scores with a sloppy right hand. Hobbs should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Hoost misses.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Hoost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoost throws a right and a left that Hobbs avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a leg kick
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Hobbs moves to clinch but Hoost breaks away
and Hoost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
Hobbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoost circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoost blocks an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs is leaning against Hoost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoost wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it. #BC#
Hobbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoost scores with the left hand. Hobbs knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoost looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbs is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Hoost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Hoost pushes him off.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Hoost circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hobbs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hobbs scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Hobbs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hoost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoost throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hobbs closes the distance but Hoost moves to the side
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Hoost circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hobbs has managed to clinch.
Hoost avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Hoost tries to break free but Hobbs pushes him back against the cage.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hobbs lands a damaging elbow.
Hoost blocks an elbow strike.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
Hobbs keeps control of Hoost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoost avoids a wild elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs is trying to drag Hoost to the mat but Hoost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoost has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost blocks an elbow strike.
Hoost tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost scores with a sloppy right hand. Hobbs should have avoided that one.
Hobbs is looking to clinch.
Hoost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Remy Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Hoost is having none of it.
Hobbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoost scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Hobbs moves to clinch but Hoost breaks away
and Hoost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoost circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoost.
Hoost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobbs motions for Hoost to come forward. Hobbs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost lands a jab to the nose.
Hoost looks to throw the jab but Hobbs is out of range.
Hobbs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs moves to clinch but Hoost breaks away
and Hoost scores with a counter punch that sends Hobbs to the canvas! Hoost smells blood - he's punishing Hobbs with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hobbs has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Hoost!
Remy Hoost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Red Light 21- Pereira v Wagner
Date: Oct 12, 2025

#R1#
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Pereira.
Wagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Wagner persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Wagner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagner darts in trying to clinch
and Pereira counters with a nice body shot.
Pereira throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wagner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Wagner.
Magomed Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Wagner.
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Wagner won't allow it.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Wagner keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Wagner pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wagner just leaning against Pereira, taking a breather. #T2#
Wagner stalling against the cage.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wagner tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it. #BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pereira's efforts to push away.
Wagner slows down the pace here.
Wagner tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomed Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wagner showed some decent athleticism there.
Pereira scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wagner manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pereira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wagner raining down shots from the mount!
Wagner working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Wagner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pereira is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wagner with shots to the head and body - Pereira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the head.
Pereira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #ES#
Pereira bucks up and throws Wagner to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
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 Magomed Pereira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pereira misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pereira defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira lands a jab.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
Pereira slips a straight right by Wagner.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Pereira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Wagner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereira sprawls well initially but Wagner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wagner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wagner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Wagner is controlling him
Wagner is controlling the pace. #T2#
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away. #ES#
Pereira kicks off Wagner and gets to his feet.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away. #TD2#
Wagner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wagner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wagner controlling the action here.
Wagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Wagner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wagner unloading with bombs!
You get the feeling that Pereira really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wagner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wagner wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Wagner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Wagner raining down shots from the mount!
Wagner controlling from mount.
Wagner lands a big elbow - Pereira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Pereira is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brad Wagner!
Brad Wagner is the new light heavyweight champion!
Brad Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Magomed Pereira spoke after the fight, saying 'No Chama!'.

Event: NFC 9 - Galvao vs Schwartz
Date: Oct 04, 2025

#R1#
Hoost cracks Hill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Hill has been cut.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoost as he jumps to the side.
Hoost scores with a body shot.
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoost defends well and Hill ends up having to push Hoost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Hoost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoost as he avoids it easily.
Hoost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Hoost drops Hill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hill looks back up at him and smiles so Hoost waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hill is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoost moves in close and cracks Hill with a massive right hand! Hill, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Hoost!
Our winner, Remy Hoost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RMMA 37 - Gigante v Estes
Date: Sep 20, 2025

#R1#
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buckley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Buckley misses its intended target.
Zhang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhang misses the target.
Buckley fails to land the takedown.
Zhang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckley throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Zhang wants to clinch up but Buckley keeps it at a distance.
Zhang tries to clinch up.
Zhang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Zhang has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Buckley jumps into guard, dragging Zhang to the mat.
Zhang 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.
Zhang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckley wants to stand up but Zhang is controlling him. #T1#
Zhang is fighting to break Buckley's control of his arms but Buckley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buckley controls Zhang momentarily but Zhang frees himself.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Zhang passes into half guard. #ES2#
Buckley pushes Zhang off and gets back to his feet.
Buckley wants to clinch.
Zhang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Zhang clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Buckley jumps guard. #SUB2#
Buckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but Zhang is having none of it.
Buckley has Zhang pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhang trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Buckley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buckley looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckley, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Buckley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhang stops Buckley from standing up.
Buckley trying to control the position.
Zhang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buckley wants to stand but Zhang is controlling the position.
Buckley looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckley, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Buckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Zhang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zhang has managed to get both his arms back between Buckley's legs - danger averted.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but Zhang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Buckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zhang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zhang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zhang has managed to get both his arms back between Buckley's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhang is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Buckley 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#
Zhang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buckley.
Buckley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buckley dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zhang is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zhang clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhang is working Buckley over against the cage.
Buckley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhang to keep the fight standing.
Mauricio Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Buckley.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang presses Buckley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhang scores with a shot to the side of Buckley's head.
Zhang lands with a right to the head.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Zhang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Buckley is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckley's elbow.
Buckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhang can't find room to land a body shot as Buckley controls the action.
Mauricio Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buckley is trying to pull guard but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
Zhang pushes Buckley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Zhang won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Zhang.
Zhang lands with a light punch inside.
Zhang lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Zhang.
Zhang pushes Buckley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Buckley is rocked!
Zhang digs a right hand into Buckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckley's gas tank.
Buckley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Zhang digs a right hand into Buckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckley's gas tank.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Zhang.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckley fails to pull guard. #T2#
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckley.
A short right from Zhang.
Still in the clinch, Zhang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zhang - that landed with a thud.
Zhang lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Zhang - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Zhang as the two fighters clinch.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang lands a shot to the body.
Zhang pushes Buckley against the cage. Zhang is working some dirty boxing. Zhang pushes off with a quick right hook! Buckley goes down! Buckley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zhang moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
A relieved looking Mauricio Zhang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RLFN- Bernardino v Miranda
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1#
Pereira thuds a left hand into Papalapapa's body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Papalapapa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Papalapapa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pereira told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Papalapapa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Papalapapa tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papalapapa prevents Pereira from escaping the position.#SUB#
Papalapapa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Papalapapa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Papalapapa tries to move to mount but Pereira blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Papalapapa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Papalapapa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Papalapapa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Papalapapa's guard! Nice work there by Pereira! #SU2#
Pereira gets to his feet. Papalapapa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magomed Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Papalapapa's ribs.
Papalapapa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomed Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papalapapas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Pereira.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papalapapa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Papalapapa attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
Papalapapa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papalapapa attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Papalapapa on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira digs a good body shot into Papalapapa's ribs.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papalapapa rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Papalapapa seems unphased. #T3#
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Papalapapa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pereira finds it's way round the side to connect with Papalapapa's head. #ROC2#Papalapapa is rocked!
Papalapapa is holding his hands too far apart here. Pereira throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Papalapapa is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magomed Pereira!
Magomed Pereira is the new light heavyweight champion!
Magomed Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moreeno Papalapapa had this to say: 'First, lets thank our opponent for sharing a fight, he brought a sharp game and executed perfectly. I'm looking forward to bounce back after some adjustments. Thank you!'.

Event: NFC 4 - Mack vs Rocks
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1#
Hoost scores with a hook to the body. Tolstoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoost scores with a jab. Tolstoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoost wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hoost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoost punishes Tolstoi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body. Tolstoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoost lands a slapping body shot.
Tolstoi checks the leg kick.
Hoost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tolstoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolstoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoost with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolstoi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolstoi looks winded!
Tolstoi moves forwards but Hoost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remy Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hoost has knocked Tolstoi down with a huge combo! Hoost steps away and waves a wobbly Tolstoi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hoost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoost throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Tolstoi's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hoost dives in looking to finish as Tolstoi flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hoost's strikes! Hoost is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Tolstoi's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Tolstoi was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Hoost!
Remy Hoost made sure to mention his sponsor, Deathstrike Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: MFC - 105 the final
Date: Sep 13, 2025

#R1#
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Holy ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Kidd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holy moves away.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd throws a hook but Holy avoids it easily.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holy.
Kidd scores with a body shot. #T1##CL#
Holy rushes Kidd and presses him up against the cage.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Holy is controlling him.
Kidd tries to break the clinch but Holy is controlling the position.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Holy has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Holy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kidd wants to stand but Holy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kidd won't allow Holy to sweep him here.
Holy working a defensive guard here.
Kidd tries to stand but Holy is controlling from the bottom.
Kidd wants to stand and escape but instead Holy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Holy advances to half guard.
Holy trying to pass the guard but Kidd defending well.
Kidd pushes Holy off looking to stand but Holy dives back in and keeps control.
Holy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Kidd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kidd throws a jab when Holy was well out of range.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3##CL#
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kidd, pushing him back against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidd walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Holy moved out of range.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Holy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holy lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Holy shoots in but Kidd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Holy.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Holy slips under a jab.#CL#
Holy forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch but Holy keeps him there for the moment.
Holy jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
Holy 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.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holy rather than just go for the knockout.
Holy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kidd.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidd lands with a nice combination. Holy backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Holy's head.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kidd blocks a jab.#CL#
Holy forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Kidd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holy wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Kidd stands up and waves to Holy to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holy moves away.
Holy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Holy moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kidd is trying to break free.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch but Holy keeps him there for the moment.
Holy tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.
Holy jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Holy is looking to clinch.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holy tries to clinch up.
Kidd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kidd takes a swing at Holy's ribcage but misses.
Kidd leaves Holy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holy.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kidd misses with a few strikes there.
Holy 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.
Holy is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holy.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Holy's head but Holy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Holy drives through and clinches with Kidd against the cage.
Kidd is trying to push Holy away but Holy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidd tries to break free but Holy pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Holy pulls guard successfully.
Holy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kidd wants to get up but he can't break Holy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holy is trying to keep Kidd in close. #T3#
Kidd wants to stand but Holy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd won't allow Holy to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd wants to stand but Holy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kidd throws a hook but Holy blocks it.
Holy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holy goes for a double leg but Kidd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kidd continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holy back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
William Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holy throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Holy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Holy moves into the clinch.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Holy pulls guard.
Holy looking for a sweep. Not yet Holy, not yet.
Kidd wants to stand and escape but instead Holy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Holy won't allow Kidd to get back to his feet.
Holy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kidd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Kidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd swings for the body but Holy moves out of range.
Holy wants to clinch.
Kidd feints the counter takedown.
Holy loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holy.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
William Kidd 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.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kidd, pushing him back against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidd walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Holy misses its target.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kidd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holy doesn't seem bothered though.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Holy avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Holy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olly Holy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Holy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holy attempts a counter takedown but Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Holy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holy tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range. #CL#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy lands with a left to the head.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Holy won't allow it.
Holy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Kidd is rocked!#TD#
Holy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kidd is still in real trouble! Can Holy finish him?
Kidd wants to stand and escape but instead Holy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Holy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holy stalling. #SUB#
Holy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kidd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
William Kidd spoke after the fight, saying 'Yarr...well fought, lad. It’s been great being part of the org.'.

Event: MFC - 102
Date: Sep 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bjurstrom feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Bjurstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kidd trying to control the position.
Bjurstrom wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.
Kidd working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Kidd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bjurstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjurstrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Bjurstrom might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bjurstrom is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB#
Kidd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjurstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjurstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd working a defensive guard here.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bjurstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kidd looking for subs off his back but Bjurstrom has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjurstrom wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Bjurstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Bjurstrom seems content to control.
Kidd wants to control but Bjurstrom is keeping busy.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Kidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjurstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Bjurstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidd. #T3#
Kidd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kidd.
Bjurstrom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom throws a front kick aimed at Kidd's knee but Kidd avoids it well. #TD2#
Bjurstrom looking to score a takedown here. Kidd is defending well but Bjurstrom drives through and ends up in Kidd's guard.
Kidd controls Bjurstrom momentarily but Bjurstrom frees himself.
Kidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjurstrom is one step ahead there.
Bjurstrom stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
Bjurstrom wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjurstrom passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Kidd is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd is looking to regain half guard here but Bjurstrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Kidd gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjurstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd. #TD#
Kidd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidd is in Bjurstrom's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd landing with the ground and pound.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving. #T1#
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjurstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Kidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
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#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidd has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Kidd cracks Bjurstrom with a solid left hand.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kidd trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom has his foot on Kidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kidd cracks Bjurstrom with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Bjurstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kidd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kidd trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kidd advances nicely into full mount. #ES2#
Bjurstrom bucks Kidd off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD2#
Bjurstrom drives through with a takedown into Kidd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bjurstrom has passed into half guard!
Bjurstrom is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
Bjurstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kidd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Kidd throws a combination. Bjurstrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjurstrom dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kidd misses with a hook
and Bjurstrom counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
Kidd tries to bum rush Bjurstrom with a series of wild strikes but Bjurstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjurstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd wants to clinch up but Bjurstrom keeps it at a distance.
Bjurstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjurstrom scores with a one two! Kidd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bjurstroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kidd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kidd lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Bjurstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidd defends it easily.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to keep Kidd in close.
Kidd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
Marco Bjurstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle here but Kidd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A control attempt from Bjurstrom but he's now mounted!#T3##SUB#
Kidd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bjurstrom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bjurstrom and Kidd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bjurstrom holding on.
Bjurstrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to control but Kidd passes into side control!
Kidd trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjurstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjurstrom wants to control the position but Kidd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kidd stalling away here and it's allowed Bjurstrom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but William Kidd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjurstrom connects with the punch.#TD#
Kidd feints and as Bjurstrom raises his hands in defense, Kidd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom has his feet on Kidd's thighs here. He's pushed Kidd off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kidd screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom is the new welterweight champion!
Marco Bjurstrom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
William Kidd spoke after the fight, saying 'Yarr...well fought, lad, but I'll be back for more!'.

Event: RMMA - Rio 6
Date: Aug 23, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Buckley gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily
and Buckley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buckley on his heels. He'll look to pass Buckley's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Buckley wriggles free and stands up.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckley circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckley as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckley lands a right hook to the body.
Buckley cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buckley scores with a nice head shot.
Buckley lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Buckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Buckley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Magomedov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Magomedov looks to clinch but Buckley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Magomedov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shavkat Buckley!
Shavkat Buckley took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MFC - 98
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
Oyama throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Kidd looking to score a takedown here. Oyama is defending well but Kidd drives through and ends up in Oyama's guard.#ES#
Oyama scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oyama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Oyama tries to sprawl but Kidd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oyama is trying to stand up here but Kidd is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Kidd 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.
Kidd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidd trying to control from half guard but Oyama is working away. #T1##ES#
Oyama has one foot on Kidd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kidd throws a right hand that Oyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Oyama also avoids with ease.
Oyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kidd swings for the body but Oyama moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
Oyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kidd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd is working Oyama over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kidd trying to control the position but Oyama is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Kidd is trying to get an arm triangle but Oyama is defending well.
Kidd tries to advance to mount but Oyama denies him.
Oyama is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kidd asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Kidd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oyama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kidd's guard! Nice work there by Oyama!
Oyama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kidd managing to control the position. #T3#
Kidd has a closed guard, preventing Oyama from standing up.
Oyama won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Oyama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kidd's guard.#SU#
Oyama stands up from Kidd's guard - Oyama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Oyama. #T4#
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oyama, as that shot connected.
A jab from Oyama misses.
Kidd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oyama thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Kidd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidd is in Oyama's guard.
Oyama wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Kidd lands a couple of elbows.
Kidd cracks Oyama with a solid left hand.
Oyama wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it.
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 Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oyama misses the jab.
Kidd drops his hands momentarily and Oyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kidd works Oyama's body with a nice hook.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.#TD2#
Oyama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kidd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oyama wants to stand but Kidd is controlling the position.
Oyama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oyama tries to get out of the position.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##ES#
Oyama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Kidd successfully pulls guard.
Kidd trying to keep a closed guard but Oyama is proving a slippery customer.
Oyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kidd working for a triangle but Oyama defends it easily.
Kidd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Oyama stands and steps away. Kidd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Oyama misses the shot to the body.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Oyama is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Oyama misses the target.#TD2#
Kidd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard. #ES#
Oyama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kidd jumps guard and drags Oyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kidd is tightening it up a little... Oyama has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oyama reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oyama taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kidd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Kidd!
William Kidd is the new welterweight champion!
William Kidd made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Aye, lads! Hoist the Flag! The day is ours! Join us on the boat, me hearties!'.

Event: Red Light 8 - Gracie vs Tanaka
Date: Aug 09, 2025

#R1#
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pereira jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomed Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Kane.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
Pereira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Pereira kicks Kane off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira scores with a decent looking hook.
Pereira lands with a nice body punch.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.#T1#
Pereira lands a head shot.
Magomed Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pereira defends it nicely.
It looked like Pereira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kane.
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Pereira gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage.
Kane shoots in but Pereira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira lands a body shot. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereira, which made it look bad.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Kane looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pereira has knocked Kane down with a huge combo! Pereira steps away and waves a wobbly Kane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kane is rocked!
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?#KD#
Pereira cracks Kane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pereira finish him?
Pereira circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kane to the canvas! Kane doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pereira keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Pereira!
Magomed Pereira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 95
Date: Aug 02, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Kidd sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kidd.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kidd doesn't seem bothered though.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Kidd defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Kidd throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kidd's guard.

Kidd pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kidd looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kidd.
A nice combination there by Kidd. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kidd tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Kidd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kidd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kidd finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Kidd tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Kidd. #T3#
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kidd sprawls and moves away.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Anderson does no damage. #T1#
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Kidd.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Kidd's head back. #T2#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Kidd misses.
Kidd swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Kidd finds it's target.
Kidd stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kidd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
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'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. #T4#
Kidd thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd cracks Anderson with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
In his post fight interview, William Kidd gave a big smile as he said 'Aye, lads! Hoist the Flag! The day is ours! Join us on the boat, me hearties!'.

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