PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Riddle (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 Justin Riddle's chin.

Riddle
vs
Kiddi

185 cm
26
187 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riddle lands a nice hook to Kiddi's body. Kiddi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kiddi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Riddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddle closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kiddi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiddi throws a big elbow that misses.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiddi is looking to advance position but Riddle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kiddi tries to hold on but Riddle postures up.
Kiddi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiddi wants to hold on but Riddle pushes him away.
Riddle controlling the position easily from mount.
Kiddi is desperately trying to improve his position but Riddle has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riddle wants to control the pace but Kiddi is squirming around nicely.
Kiddi 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.
Kiddi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddle is working away from the top position though.
Kiddi tries to roll over but Riddle keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle tries to pass to full mount but Kiddi defends it.
Riddle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Justin Riddle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiddi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiddi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiddi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle cracks Kiddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiddi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddle.

Riddle closes the distance and pushes Kiddi back into the cage.
Riddle blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kiddi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riddle or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiddi scores with a shot to the side of Riddle's head.
A short left from Riddle.
Riddle tries to stall but Kiddi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiddi is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riddle blocks a leg kick.
Kiddi throws a chopping leg kick but Riddle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiddi swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle throws a hook to the side of Kiddi's head but Kiddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riddle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Justin Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiddi swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kiddi there.
Kiddi motions for Riddle to come forward. Kiddi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddle tries to clinch up but Kiddi circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiddi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiddi throws a jab when Riddle was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle digs a good hook to Kiddi's body.
Kiddi staying out of range there.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Riddle misses with a looping left.
Riddle lands with an overhand left.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiddi is defended easily by Riddle.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddle rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Riddle moved away.
Kiddi throws a looping overhand right but Riddle ducks down to avoid it.
Riddle scores with a nice body kick.
Riddle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiddi. That did some damage!
Kiddi is breathing heavily.
Kiddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiddi misses with a takedown attempt - Riddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle dodges the punch combination from Kiddi.
Riddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riddle.
Kiddi throws a hook but Riddle avoids it easily.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiddi misses the target.
Riddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Kiddi blocks a head kick by Riddle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi 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.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Riddle.
Justin Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi takes one to the chin there.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Riddle.
Kiddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riddle checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle tries to clinch up but Kiddi circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddle lands a brutal head kick. Kiddi looks out on his feet and Riddle throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Justin Riddle!
In his post fight interview, Justin Riddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.