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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kidd (ranked 1449 p4p, 96 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 1792 p4p, 117 weight class). Robert Grandis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Grandis moved out of range.
Grandis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kidd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kidd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Grandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandis on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grandis's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Grandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd throws the left hand but Grandis avoids the punch easily.
Grandis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grandis lands with a good body shot.
Grandis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Grandis.
It appears Kidd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grandis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
Grandis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws a right hand that misses
and Grandis counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis misses with a looping right.
Grandis misses the jab.
Kidd lands a leg kick that knocks Grandis off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kidd.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Grandis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Grandis seems unphased.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
Kidd throws a solid leg kick but Grandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kidd.
Grandis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grandis checks a leg kick.
Grandis lands the left hand.
Grandis misses with a looping left.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grandis checks a leg kick.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kidd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grandis lands with a nice body punch.
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Grandis.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kidd cracks Grandis with a good jab.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Kidd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grandis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kidd!
Kidd feints and then cracks Grandis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandis down.
Grandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grandis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Kidd.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and Grandis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Grandis misses.
Kidd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grandis moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd slips under a jab from Grandis.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Grandis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kidd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grandis if he has to take too many more of those.
Grandis moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
Grandis is leaning against Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Grandis.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd misses with some punches.
Kidd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd digs a right hand underneath Grandis's ribcage. Grandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Grandis avoids it by throwing Kidd back against the cage.
Kidd misses with some punches.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
Kidd misses with a punch on the inside.
Grandis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kidd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kidd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Grandis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grandis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Grandis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Kidd blocks an uppercut.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Killer Kidd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kidd or not.
Still in the clinch, Grandis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Kidd.
Kidd misses with some punches.
Grandis misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Grandis prevents a body shot from Kidd.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grandis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Grandis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kidd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Grandis is working Kidd over against the cage.
Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grandis.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Kidd misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kidd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kidd lands an uppercut.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Kidd.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grandis's hands.
Grandis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Kidd clobbers Grandis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandis can do to turn this around?
Grandis looks to clinch
and Grandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Kidd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Grandis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd cracks Grandis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grandis lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Grandis.
A slow jab from Grandis misses its intended target.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Grandis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Grandis saw that one coming.
Jab by Grandis.
Kidd misses the jab.
Grandis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Grandis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grandis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Grandis's shoulder, as Grandis tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grandis tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis cracks Kidd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grandis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Grandis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Grandis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grandis looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd has closed the distance and engaged Grandis in a clinch.
Grandis prevents a body shot from Kidd.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Grandis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kidd lands with a light punch inside.
Grandis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Grandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grandis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Grandis.
Kidd pushes Grandis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Robert Grandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kidd pushes Grandis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Kidd presses Grandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kidd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
Grandis misses with a body punch.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Kidd blocks an uppercut.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kidd misses with some punches.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
A very excited looking Killer Kidd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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