PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldo Riddle (ranked 24215 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 4348 p4p, 0 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw as his entrance music. Arnoldo Riddle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Riddle
vs
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov

205 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnoldo Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle dives in for a single leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov feints and as Riddle raises his hands in defense, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Riddle striking off his back but it's not causing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov any problems.

Riddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddle is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov won't allow Riddle to get back to his feet.
Riddle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle shoots in but no luck this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle is breathing heavily.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Riddle is rocked!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Riddle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Riddle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.