PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kong Dunnachai (ranked 3304 p4p, 416 weight class) and Jess Riddick (ranked 4770 p4p, 543 weight class). Kong Dunnachai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dunnachai
vs
Riddick

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Taps On The Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kong Dunnachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jess Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Riddick coming out on top.
Riddick fails to land with a series of punches.
Riddick swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunnachai.
Dunnachai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Dunnachai's head but Dunnachai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Dunnachai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunnachai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunnachai 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.
Riddick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunnachai finds it's way round the side to connect with Riddick's head.
Dunnachai misses with a jab to the body
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunnachai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunnachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunnachai. Riddick does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunnachai slips under a jab.
Dunnachai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddick.
Riddick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunnachai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riddick lands a jab to the head.

Dunnachai moves into range and clinches up with Riddick.
A short right from Dunnachai.
Dunnachai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Dunnachai.
Dunnachai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunnachai blocking some punches.
Dunnachai can't find room to land a body shot as Riddick controls the action.
Dunnachai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Dunnachai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunnachai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunnachai somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
Riddick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunnachai throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
Dunnachai throws the left hand but Riddick avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Dunnachai.
Dunnachai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Riddick 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.
Riddick lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick avoids the body shot from Dunnachai.
Riddick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riddick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunnachai throws a poor cross that misses
and Riddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunnachai misses with a lunging right hand
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunnachai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Riddick finds it's target.
Riddick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Riddick both land. Nice combination.
Riddick throws an overhand right that lands on Dunnachai's shoulder, as Dunnachai tries to avoid the shot.
Dunnachai defending well as Riddick loads up on a big left hand.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
Dunnachai misses with a lunging right hand
and Riddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick slips a jab from Dunnachai.
Riddick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dunnachai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunnachai counters with a nice uppercut.
Riddick misses with a straight right.
Riddick takes a swing at Dunnachai's ribcage but misses.
Dunnachai wants to clinch.

Dunnachai has Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunnachai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riddick's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jess Riddick dominated that round.
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.

Riddick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dunnachai has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunnachai.
Dunnachai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunnachai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunnachai blocking some punches.
Dunnachai struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.

Dunnachai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunnachai swings widly with a right hand
and Riddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunnachai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunnachai misses with a looping left.
Jess Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Riddick scores with a four punch combination!
Riddick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunnachai.
A big left from Riddick misses.
Dunnachai misses the jab.
Dunnachai tries to clinch but Riddick moves away
and Riddick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunnachai pushes Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunnachai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunnachai.
Dunnachai tries to work over Riddick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riddick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riddick tries to break the clinch but Dunnachai is controlling the position.
Riddick throws a head punch that misses.
Riddick throws a head punch that misses.
Dunnachai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunnachai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Riddick is trying to push Dunnachai away but Dunnachai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunnachai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dunnachai fails to land.
Dunnachai lands with a light punch inside.
Kong Dunnachai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunnachai has a couple of punches blocked by Riddick.
Dunnachai throws a head punch that misses.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Dunnachai.
Riddick blocks an uppercut.
Riddick lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunnachai misses with some punches.
Dunnachai scores with a shot to the side of Riddick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunnachai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riddick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dunnachai fails to land.
Dunnachai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunnachai prevents a body shot from Riddick.

Dunnachai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riddick, as that shot connected.
Dunnachai needs to keep his hands up - Riddick had a free shot at his head there.
Dunnachai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dunnachai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riddick dips to his left and cracks Dunnachai with an uppercut!
Dunnachai throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riddick!
Good shot there by Riddick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick catches Dunnachai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunnachai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddick.
Dunnachai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dunnachai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunnachai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunnachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riddick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunnachai in his tracks.
Riddick misses with a looping left.
Dunnachai is looking to counter the offense by Riddick and move into the clinch.
Riddick throws a hook but Dunnachai avoids it easily.
Dunnachai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddick counters with a straight right hand.
Riddick digs a good body shot into Dunnachai's ribs.
Riddick misses with a hook. Dunnachai ducked under it nicely.
Dunnachai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddick moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Riddick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunnachai misses with an uppercut.
Riddick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunnachai moves away.
Riddick digs a good hook to Dunnachai's body.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Dunnachai's head but Dunnachai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Dunnachai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick connects with a body shot that sends Dunnachai's belly button to the back.
Riddick misses with a hook. Dunnachai ducked under it nicely.
Jess Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riddick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunnachai misses with an uppercut. Riddick saw that one coming.
Dunnachai misses the body punch
and Riddick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Riddick loads up on a big right hand but Dunnachai slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jess Riddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddick.
Riddick throws the left hand but Dunnachai avoids the punch easily.
Dunnachai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riddick misses the jab.
Nice cross by Riddick.
Nice defenses there by Dunnachai.
Riddick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddick wants it to stay on the feet.
Dunnachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Riddick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunnachai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunnachai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunnachai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunnachai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riddick on the side of the head.
Riddick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dunnachai to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunnachai is just out of range.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunnachai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dunnachai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dunnachai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
As Riddick tries to get set, Dunnachai tries to push him back and clinch up but Riddick manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunnachai throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
Dunnachai misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
Riddick throws a jab when Dunnachai was well out of range.
Dunnachai misses with a straight left.
Dunnachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunnachai.
Riddick moves out of range as Dunnachai strikes.
Riddick with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Riddick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunnachai clinches with his opponent.
Riddick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dunnachai breaks the clinch.
Riddick misses with a straight left.
Dunnachai just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunnachai throws a big shot that misses.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunnachai.
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!
Dunnachai throws a body punch but Riddick moves out of range.
Dunnachai misses with an uppercut
and Riddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunnachai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddick.
A quick step to the side and Dunnachai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddick lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunnachai off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddick.
Sloppy strikes from Riddick. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dunnachai has managed to clinch.
Riddick managing to block the knees to the body from Dunnachai.
Riddick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dunnachai - that landed with a thud.
Dunnachai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Dunnachai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dunnachai instigates a clinch.
Dunnachai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Dunnachai blocks an uppercut.
Dunnachai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riddick is trying to break the clinch but Dunnachai is controlling him.
Dunnachai trying to control the position but instead, Riddick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dunnachai into the cage.
Dunnachai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dunnachai fails to land.
Riddick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunnachai's elbow.
Dunnachai misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunnachai swings wildly with an uppercut but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunnachai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunnachai tries to throw a body punch but Riddick avoids it by throwing Dunnachai back against the cage.
Dunnachai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Riddick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunnachai.
Riddick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Dunnachai.
Dunnachai working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Riddick.
Riddick pushes Dunnachai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunnachai.
Dunnachai throws a head punch that misses.
Dunnachai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Riddick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunnachai prevents a body shot from Riddick.
Dunnachai can't find room to land a body shot as Riddick controls the action.
Kong Dunnachai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jess Riddick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riddick blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jess Riddick.
I've got Riddick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jess Riddick!
Jess Riddick very nearly forgot to thank JD's Island Shack amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.