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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farmery kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Axewound-Cold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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185 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Farmery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range.
Kiddi loads up on a big right hand but Farmery slips the punch.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiddi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Farmery's guard now.
Farmery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiddi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farmery is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiddi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kiddi postures up and lands a big shot to Farmery's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farmery seems keen to control Kiddi's posture.
Farmery keeping full guard, as Kiddi tries to pass.
Farmery 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.
Farmery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiddi trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery is controlling Kiddi's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Galdra Kiddi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Farmery shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiddi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farmery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but Kiddi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Farmery moves out of range.
Kiddi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farmery's calf.
Kiddi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Farmery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiddi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiddi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Farmery throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiddi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Farmery's guard now.
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!
Farmery pulls Kiddi in close to prevent any damage.
Farmery 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi postures up.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farmery pulls Kiddi in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farmery has his takedown stuffed
and Kiddi counters with a right hand to the body.
Farmery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farmery showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiddi trying to control from the bottom.
Kiddi is trying is best to control the position here.
Kiddi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farmery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farmery's back!
Kiddi looking for the choke but no joy.
Farmery trying to control the position but Kiddi manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery tries to escape the position.
Kiddi looking for the RNC.
Farmery tries to escape but Kiddi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kiddi is trying to stick to Farmery's back but Farmery is turning into Kiddi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiddi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Farmery.
Farmery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farmery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiddi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farmery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiddi trying to keep a closed guard but Farmery is proving a slippery customer.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farmery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiddi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiddi looking for a guillotine here but Farmery defends easily.
Farmery passes Kiddi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiddi tries to roll over but Farmery keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kiddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farmery shoots and misses
and Kiddi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farmery's guard.
Farmery working a defensive guard here.
Kiddi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farmery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farmery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiddi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmery is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kiddi thumps Farmery with a low kick.
Farmery shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiddi tries to sprawl out of it but Farmery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiddi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiddi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farmery's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farmery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farmery wants to clinch up but Kiddi keeps it at a distance.
Kiddi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kiddi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farmery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiddi scores with a push kick.
Farmery has his takedown stuffed
and Kiddi counters with a takedown into side control.
Farmery wants to control but Kiddi postures up.
Kiddi controlling the position.
Kiddi is looking to take a break and control but Farmery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmery wants to control but Kiddi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiddi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Farmery tries to improve position but can't.
Farmery keeping his opponent close.
Farmery is trying to improve his position.
Kiddi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kiddi trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery looks to move to half guard but instead Kiddi has passed into mount! Damn!
Kiddi tries to control but Farmery wriggling away.
Farmery keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farmery is working hard here to advance position.
Kiddi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Farmery is on top in guard.
Farmery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiddi controls Farmery momentarily but Farmery frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farmery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farmery throwing strikes from guard but Kiddi blocks nicely.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farmery advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiddi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Farmery jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kiddi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kiddi and Farmery has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Farmery has his takedown stuffed
and Kiddi counters with an inside leg kick.
Farmery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farmery tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiddi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farmery.
Farmery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farmery with a poor takedown
and Kiddi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiddi is pressing down on Farmery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farmery is holding on for now.
Kiddi moves nicely into side control.
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!
Kiddi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kiddi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farmery keeps working.
Kiddi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Farmery wants to control but Kiddi postures up.
Kiddi is staying tight to Farmery's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Farmery is looking to regain half guard here but Kiddi keeps moving and retains side control.
Farmery is not content to let Kiddi control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farmery is looking for a sweep.
Kiddi staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiddi tries to get to full guard but Farmery has control of the leg.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiddi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kiddi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farmery is working away from the top position though.
Kiddi won't allow Farmery to pass to mount.
Farmery is trying to control. Kiddi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farmery 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! Kiddi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Farmery!
An out of breath and clearly excited Philip Farmery thanked Sinister Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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