PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unisa Kalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes to the cage accompanied by Hatsikidee!. Kalifa has chosen Funkadelic - You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riddle
vs
Kalifa

198 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
230 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Unisa Kalifa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalifa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Tom Riddle has been cut.
Tom Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle tests Kalifa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Riddle.

It looks like Unisa Kalifa has been cut.
Kalifa checks a leg kick.
Riddle misses the body punch
letting Kalifa counter with a right hand.
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!
Kalifa missing with a left hand there. Riddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Riddle. That snapped Kalifa's head back.
Kalifa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riddle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalifa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Riddle counters with a single leg into guard. Kalifa didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Riddle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalifa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle postures up.
Kalifa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle looking to pass the guard.

Riddle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kalifa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddle is aware though and is defending well.

Riddle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalifa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddle has managed to get both his arms back between Kalifa's legs - danger averted.
Kalifa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalifa pulls Riddle in close to his closed guard and prevents Riddle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalifa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riddle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalifa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riddle trying to control but Kalifa is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riddle trying to control but Kalifa is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalifa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riddle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Riddle scoring with some ground and pound.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Kalifa keeps moving.

Kalifa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalifa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalifa is trying to keep Riddle in close.
Kalifa keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Riddle wants to pass the guard but Kalifa is keeping the position.

Kalifa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riddle has picked Kalifa up and slammed him! Kalifa can't keep hold of the triangle and Riddle manages to pass to side control!
Kalifa manages to get back to half guard.
Kalifa wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy.
Kalifa wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riddle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalifa sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to pass to mount but Kalifa is defending the position.
Kalifa wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy.
Riddle passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Riddle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kalifa is trying to control Riddle's posture but Riddle avoids it.
Kalifa tries to bench press Riddle off him but Riddle keeps the position.
Riddle is putting a hurting on Kalifa here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalifa sneaks back into half guard.
Riddle wants to free his trapped foot but Kalifa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Riddle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Riddle scores with a body shot.
Kalifa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riddle throws a jab when Kalifa was well out of range.
Riddle misses the jab.

Kalifa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riddle quickly recovers to half guard.
Riddle gets back to full guard.
Tom Riddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalifa looking to pass the guard.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalifa wants to pass the guard but Riddle is keeping the position.
Riddle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalifa manages to get himself to full guard.

Kalifa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riddle passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalifa is looking to reverse the position.
Riddle wants to control but Kalifa is keeping him busy.

Riddle tries for a kimura but Kalifa is defending well.
Kalifa looks to move to half guard but instead Riddle has passed into mount! Damn!
Kalifa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalifa tries to roll over but Riddle keeps him under control.
Riddle wants to free his trapped foot but Kalifa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalifa is looking for a sweep. Riddle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riddle is looking to take a break and control but Kalifa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalifa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riddle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riddle's back!
Riddle rolls, trying to escape but Kalifa keeps control of the position.
Kalifa doesn't have the hooks in and Riddle manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalifa looking to control.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Kalifa keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalifa seems keen to control Riddle's posture.
Kalifa can't keep his opponent in guard - Riddle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riddle tries to pass to full mount but Kalifa defends it.

Kalifa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalifa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riddle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riddle is keen to just control but Kalifa is a slippery customer.
Kalifa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalifa.

Kalifa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddle is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle trying to control but Kalifa is working from the bottom.

Kalifa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riddle defends it easily.
Kalifa is breathing heavily.

Riddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalifa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Riddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddle landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Riddle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kalifa.

Riddle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kalifa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kalifa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddle postures up and lands a big shot to Kalifa's brow.

Kalifa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalifa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalifa keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Kalifa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddle trying to control but Kalifa is working from the bottom.
Riddle is really struggling to control Kalifa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kalifa controls Riddle momentarily but Riddle frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riddle wants to pass the guard but Kalifa is keeping the position.

Tom Riddle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kalifa avoids the body shot from Riddle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalifa doesn't seem bothered though.
Riddle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riddle is looking to score with low kicks.
Riddle is looking to wear down Kalifa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalifa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Riddle tests Kalifa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riddle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Riddle throws a one two combo.
Riddle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalifa.
Unisa Kalifa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That has opened up Unisa Kalifa's cut even more.
Kalifa takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle punishes Kalifa's body with a nice straight punch.
Riddle tried to score with a low kick but Kalifa checks it.
Kalifa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riddle lands with a nice body punch.
Kalifa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riddle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalifa scrambles back to his feet.
Kalifa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddle defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riddle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle connects with a body shot that sends Kalifa's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddle.

The cut above Unisa Kalifa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Riddle digs a good body shot into Kalifa's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalifa at a distance.
Tom Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle throws a shot to the body.
Kalifa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riddle lands a slapping body shot.

Riddle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalifa!
Kalifa can't escape the position.
Riddle is in the full mount, landing strikes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Unisa Kalifa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Riddle!
A relieved looking Tom Riddle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.