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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galdra Kiddi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Klincko's chin.
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197 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klincko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Klincko misses the target.
Klincko clobbers Kiddi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
A low kick from Kiddi is predictable there
and Klincko counters with a single leg into guard. Kiddi didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kiddi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klincko is one step ahead there.
Klincko 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klincko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klincko wants to control from the top but Kiddi keeps moving.
Kiddi is trying to keep Klincko in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Klincko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiddi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klincko has managed to get both his arms back between Kiddi's legs - danger averted.
Kiddi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klincko.
Klincko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klincko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klincko won't allow Kiddi to sweep him here.
Klincko looking to pass the guard.
Klincko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiddi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klincko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko throws an elbow that misses. Kiddi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klincko's guard. Nice move by Kiddi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
Klincko trying to keep a closed guard but Kiddi is proving a slippery customer.
Kiddi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klincko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dave Klincko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiddi wants to slow Klincko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klincko misses with a body kick.
Klincko lands with a nice body punch.
Klincko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiddi lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klincko at a distance.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Klincko to the ground! Kiddi dives into full mount looking to finish!
Kiddi lands a big shot there that rocks Klincko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiddi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiddi steps into range and cracks Klincko with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Klincko flops backwards and Kiddi dives into his guard looking to finish!
Klincko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiddi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Klincko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiddi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Klincko seems to have got his legs back now.
Klincko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klincko is trying to control Kiddi's posture but Kiddi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko is trying to improve his position.
Kiddi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiddi trying to control the action but Klincko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiddi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klincko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiddi happy to just control the position for now.
Klincko is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is trying to control Kiddi's posture but Kiddi avoids it.
Kiddi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kiddi cracks Klincko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klincko is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiddi.
Klincko avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a good cross that connects.
Klincko throws the kick towards the body but Kiddi avoids it.
Kiddi misses with a double jab
enabling Klincko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiddi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko lands with a nice combination. Kiddi backs away looking to recover.
Klincko throws a head kick but Kiddi moves out of range.
Klincko is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klincko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiddi.
Klincko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiddi lands with a slapping head kick.
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 cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Klincko tries a low kick but Kiddi avoids it.
It looks like Dave Klincko has been cut.
Kiddi blocks a head kick by Klincko.
A big left from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi wants to clinch up but Klincko keeps it at a distance.
Klincko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dave Klincko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Klincko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klincko. Kiddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiddi slips under a jab from Klincko.
Kiddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klincko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Klincko moves out of range easily.
Kiddi tries to clinch but Klincko is having none of it.
Klincko throws a wild body kick that Kiddi sees coming a mile off.
Klincko is looking to land body kicks.
Klincko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Klincko.
Klincko is looking to wear down Kiddi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klincko at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kiddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Klincko.
Kiddi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiddi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiddi connects with a body shot.
Kiddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klincko doesn't seem bothered though.
Klincko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
Klincko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiddi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiddi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klincko is one step ahead there.
Klincko throws an elbow that misses. Kiddi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klincko's guard. Nice move by Kiddi!
Dave Klincko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiddi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiddi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klincko is keeping the position for now.
Kiddi stays in close to Klincko's body and controls the position.
Klincko is controlling Kiddi's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Klincko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kiddi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klincko.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klincko moves away.
Klincko lands a nice hook to Kiddi's body. Kiddi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiddi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Klincko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Klincko misses.
Kiddi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiddi thuds a left hand into Klincko's body.
Klincko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiddi tries to clinch there but Klincko circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko misses with a wild combination.
Kiddi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klincko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galdra Kiddi.
I've got Kiddi 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galdra Kiddi!
A victorious Galdra Kiddi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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