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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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184 cm
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170 lbs
29 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick
and Socha counters with a nice body shot.
Kiddi scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiddi.
Socha cracks the inside of Kiddi's front leg.
Socha thows a leg kick but Kiddi checks it
and Kiddi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Socha's guard.
Kiddi being controlled here momentarily.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socha is looking to stand up but Kiddi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kiddi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kiddi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socha is keeping the position for now.
Kiddi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Socha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Socha passes into half guard.
Kiddi is trying to maintain the position but Socha is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi wants to improve his position but Socha is controlling well.
Socha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiddi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Socha pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kiddi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kiddi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Socha controlling the positon.
Kiddi trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kiddi tries to escape the position.
Kiddi trying to control the hands but Socha won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kiddi rolls, trying to escape but Socha keeps control of the position.
Kiddi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Socha's guard. Nice work there by Kiddi.
Kiddi tries to free his leg and advance position but Socha is retaining full guard.
Socha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiddi is one step ahead there.
Kiddi cracks Socha with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiddi trying to control but Socha is working from the bottom.
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 Karl Socha will probably get the nod.
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.
Kiddi slips a jab and a cross from Socha.
Socha lands a nice hook to Kiddi's body. Kiddi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Socha slips a straight right by Kiddi.
Kiddi 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 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Socha throws a lazy right hand but Kiddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiddi checks a low kick from Socha.
Kiddi scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Socha.
Karl Socha is winning the standup battle so far.
Socha scores with a kick to the body.
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiddi can pounce on him.
Kiddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Socha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiddi throws a hook but Socha blocks it.
Kiddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socha.
Kiddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiddi.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body
and Socha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Socha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Socha.
Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi stuns Socha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kiddi dodges the punch combination from Socha.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
Kiddi tried to score with a low kick but Socha checks it.
It looked like Socha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Socha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Socha is looking to land body kicks.
Socha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Socha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Socha.
Socha looks to throw a body kick
and Socha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiddi thows a leg kick but Socha checks it
and Socha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha lands a right hook to the body.
Socha lands a leg kick that knocks Kiddi off balance momentarily.
Kiddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Socha throws a right and a left that Kiddi avoids nicely.
Kiddi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Socha defends it well.
Socha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiddi misses with a shot to the body
and Socha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiddi checks the leg kick.
Socha lands a really nice looking cross but Kiddi seems unphased.
Socha lands with an overhand left.
Kiddi lands with a straight right. Socha didn't see that one coming.
Socha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiddi can do to turn this around?
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Socha as he jumps to the side.
Socha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiddi cracks Socha with a good jab.
Socha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiddi checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kiddi
and Socha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kiddi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
Donk. Socha catches Kiddi right on the button with a cross.
Kiddi lands with an overhand left.
Kiddi throws a hook but Socha avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kiddi blocks the low kick.
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Socha counters with a leg kick.
Socha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Socha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Socha is just out of range.
Kiddi lands a really nice looking cross but Socha seems unphased.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Socha motions for Kiddi to come forward. Socha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi cracks Socha with an open hand slap.
Kiddi connects with a leg kick. Socha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiddi lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi punishes Socha's body with a nice straight punch.
Socha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Socha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiddi lands a head kick!
Kiddi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Kiddi lands but Socha takes it in his stride.
Socha is rocked!
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Socha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Kiddi.
A swing and a miss from Kiddi.
Socha looks to land a body kick but Kiddi moved away.
Socha seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiddi blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Socha as he connects with a hook.
Socha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiddi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Socha circles away.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galdra Kiddi.
Kiddi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Socha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiddi tries to land a front kick but Socha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socha.
Kiddi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Socha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Socha scrambles back to his feet.
Socha throws a low kick but Kiddi moves out of range easily.
Socha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Socha throws a push kick but Kiddi slaps the foot to one side.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Socha slaps the foot to one side.
Kiddi lands a head kick. Socha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Socha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiddis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Socha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socha.
Socha tries to score with a low kick but Kiddi moves his leg out of the way.
Kiddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Kiddi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiddi misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiddi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Socha.
Kiddi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Socha misses with a hook. Kiddi ducked under it nicely.
Kiddi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiddi connects with a leg kick. Socha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Socha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Socha lands with a nice body punch.
Kiddi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Socha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kiddi on the side of the head.
Socha misses the shot to the body.
Socha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Socha is just out of range.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Socha slaps the foot to one side.
Socha moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiddi lands with a nice body kick.
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 scores with a head kick.
Galdra Kiddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha catches Kiddi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiddi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Socha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi ducks under a wild hook from Socha.
Kiddi with a nice cross.
Kiddi swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Nice cross by Socha.
Socha moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiddi.
Socha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Socha.
Kiddi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Socha throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
Kiddi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socha manages to avoid it.
Kiddi throws an off balance right hand
and Socha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi wants to clinch.
Kiddi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice combo by Kiddi! Oh, that's hurt him - Socha falls to the canvas and Kiddi follows him into side control.
Socha regains half guard.
Kiddi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiddi thows a huge punch but Socha dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha wants to get back to full guard.
Socha is trying to stand back up but Kiddi is controlling him
Kiddi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi 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.
Socha is controlling Kiddi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kiddi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galdra Kiddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Socha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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