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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Tourniquet by Evanescence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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184 cm
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170 lbs
24 - 10 - 2 |
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167 cm
33
175 lbs
36 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Galdra Kiddi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Li moves into the clinch. Li gets through Kiddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kiddi.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiddis head. Kiddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Li. Kiddi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards. Li trying to stall but Kiddi improves his position.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Kiddi controls the action.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to stall but Kiddi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiddi.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiddi uses good head movement to avoid it. I was talking to Kiddi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kiddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li working aggressively here.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiddi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Kiddi back against the cage. Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiddi uses good head movement to avoid it. Li working aggressively here.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kiddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li effectively controlling the action here. Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiddi uses good head movement to avoid it. Li takes a shot to the head. Kiddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li. Kiddi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiddi lands a shot to the body. Kiddi misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Li.
A short uppercut from Kiddi. Kiddi tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiddi backwards. Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiddi uses good head movement to avoid it. Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kiddi scores with a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kiddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li. Kiddi throws a head punch that misses. Kiddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow. Kiddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kiddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards. Kiddi tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiddi tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Li working aggressively here.
Kiddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi lands a hook to the side of the head. Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiddi up against the cage. Li tries to throw a body punch but Kiddi avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Kiddi. Kiddi scores with a nice hook to the head. Kiddi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Li walks away with a smile on his face. Kiddi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Li throws a hook but Kiddi avoids it easily. Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big left from Kiddi misses. Kiddi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Li swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
Kiddi punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch. Li misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kiddi throws a body kick that misses. Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it. Kiddi tries to clinch but Li is having none of it. Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiddi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li throws a leg kick but Kiddi sees it coming and moves out of range. As Li tries to get set, Kiddi tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt. A jab from Kiddi does it's job there. Li swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiddi.
Kiddi is looking to counter punch. Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li throws a head kick that misses. Li throws a series of punches but Kiddi avoids them all with ease. Kiddi lands a slapping body shot.
Kiddi lands with a nice body punch. Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiddi is able to avoid easily. Li swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiddi. That's going to slow Li down. Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiddi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Li throws a looping overhand right but Kiddi ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galdra Kiddi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range. Li throws a sloppy head kick and Kiddi moves out of range easily. Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiddi rather than just go for the knockout. Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li. Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kiddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kiddi slips under a jab. Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiddi is able to avoid easily. Kiddi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kiddi throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li misses with an uppercut. Kiddi saw that one coming. Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Li digs a good body shot into Kiddi's ribs. Kiddi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiddi thows a body kick. Li tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kiddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiddi doesn't seem phased though. Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Li tries to clinch up. Li tries to land a front kick but Kiddi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A good leg kick by Li. Kiddi scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiddi thumps Li with a low kick. Kiddi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kiddi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kiddi blocks a leg kick. Li throws a body shot but no joy. Li avoids a kick to the body.
Kiddi connects with a crisp jab. Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiddi blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiddi, as that shot connected.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kiddi scores with a shot to the body.
Kiddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiddi checks a leg kick. Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiddi moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kiddi connects with an inside leg kick. Kiddi misses with a low kick.
Li wants to counter with a clinch but Kiddi pushes him away. Kiddi lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiddi misses with a wild body shot. Kiddi misses with a body kick. Kiddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around? Kiddi avoids the head kick by Li.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses. Li takes one on the button. Li tries to land a leg kick but Kiddi saw it coming and moves away.
Li takes a swing at Kiddi's ribcage but misses. Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiddi. Kiddi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kiddi scores with a jab. Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot. Kiddi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kiddi throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Kiddi only half commits. Kiddi connects with a crisp jab. Kiddi slips a straight right by Li. Kiddi scores with a nice right hand.
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kiddi presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Li tries a body shot but Kiddi blocks it.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Kiddi. Li lands with a light punch inside. Li blocks a body shot from Kiddi. Kiddi throws a head punch that misses. Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Li scores with a shot to the side of Kiddi's head. Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Kiddi back against the cage. Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li just leaning against Kiddi, taking a breather. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Li tries to throw a body punch but Kiddi avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage. Kiddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Li taking a breather. Kiddi lands with a left to the head. Kiddi tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li throws a head punch that misses. Kiddi lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Li wants to stall.
Kiddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiddi blocking some punches.
Kiddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi blocks an uppercut.
Kiddi lands with a left to the head. Galdra Kiddi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Li tries to clinch but Kiddi is having none of it. Galdra Kiddi is winning the standup battle so far. Kiddi avoids the body shot from Li.
It looked like Kiddi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Li looks to land a left hand but Kiddi moved out of range nicely. Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Li lands a head shot. Kiddi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Li looks to clinch and Kiddi counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Kiddi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kiddi throws a head kick that misses. Li tries a low kick but Kiddi avoids it. Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiddi in his tracks. A swing and a miss from Kiddi. The fighters circle momentarily. Li darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Li misses with a straight right. Kiddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kiddi dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiddi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Some bone on bone action there as Kiddi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Kiddi moves out of range easily. Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Li blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Li misses with a hook. Kiddi looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming. Kiddi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kiddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away. Li unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Li misses with a low kick. Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kiddi avoids the body shot from Li.
Kiddi is looking to counter punch. Kiddi clobbers Li with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Li scores with a head kick. Kiddi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jab from Kiddi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li walks into a stiff left hand from Kiddi.
Li is rocked! 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. Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiddi finish him? Kiddi cracks Li with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Li falls to his knees and Kiddi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galdra Kiddi! A relieved looking Galdra Kiddi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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