PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuma The Raging Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riordan comes into the arena with Dystopia blaring out of the sound system. Akuma The Raging Demon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Riordan
vs
The Raging Demon

181 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akuma The Raging Demon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riordan.
Riordan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Raging Demon tries to escape but Riordan is in control.
The Raging Demon regains half guard, as Riordan was trying to land strikes.
The Raging Demon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon keeping full guard, as Riordan tries to pass.
Riordan trying to control but The Raging Demon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan throws a strike but The Raging Demon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Raging Demon is controlling him.
Riordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riordan keeping full guard, as The Raging Demon tries to pass.

The Raging Demon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Raging Demon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon trying to control but Riordan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon postures up in Riordan's guard and throws a big left but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Raging Demon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riordan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Riordan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riordan tries to get out of the position.
The Raging Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
Riordan keeping moving, preventing The Raging Demon from controlling successfully.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Raging Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Raging Demon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riordan wants to sweep here but The Raging Demon controlling him for the moment.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Raging Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon throws a big elbow that misses.
The Raging Demon postures up in Riordan's guard and throws a big left but Riordan blocks it.
The Raging Demon trying to control but Riordan is working from the bottom.
The Raging Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Raging Demon throws a big elbow that misses.
The Raging Demon throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Raging Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma The Raging Demon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A big right from Riordan misses.
Riordan misses with a hook
and The Raging Demon counters with a straight right hand.
The Raging Demon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riordan.
The Raging Demon tries to clinch but Riordan is having none of it.
Nice shot by The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon moves out of range of the strikes.
Riordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Riordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Raging Demon manages to avoid it.
Riordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Raging Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Raging Demon misses with a looping right.
The Raging Demon tries to bum rush Riordan with a series of wild strikes but Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Raging Demon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from The Raging Demon.
Riordan throws a big shot that misses.
Riordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Raging Demon counters with a stiff right hand.
Riordan looks to land a right hand but The Raging Demon moved out of range.
Riordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akuma The Raging Demon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan shoots for a double leg takedown but The Raging Demon sprawls well. He's pushed Riordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Raging Demon scores with a sloppy right hand. Riordan should have avoided that one.
The Raging Demon misses with a wild combination.
The Raging Demon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Raging Demon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
Riordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

The Raging Demon rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Raging Demon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riordan is trying to force a seperation but The Raging Demon has the dominant position.

The Raging Demon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Raging Demon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan defending well as The Raging Demon loads up on a big left hand.
Riordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Raging Demon.
Riordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Raging Demon was well out of range. Poor timing from Riordan.
Akuma The Raging Demon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Raging Demon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riordan.
The Raging Demon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Raging Demon tries to clinch up.
The Raging Demon slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from The Raging Demon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan throws a jab but it's blocked by The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon throws a right and a left that both miss.

Riordan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Raging Demon is looking to stand up but Riordan isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Raging Demon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Raging Demon wants to control but Riordan is keeping him busy.
The Raging Demon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Raging Demon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riordan trying to control but The Raging Demon postures up.
Riordan is controlling The Raging Demon's trapped leg to prevent The Raging Demon from advancing to side control.
Riordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Raging Demon on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control but The Raging Demon is keeping busy.
Riordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Raging Demon.
Riordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riordan blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Raging Demon.
Riordan pushes The Raging Demon off looking to stand but The Raging Demon dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Raging Demon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Riordan is in trouble now - The Raging Demon has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma The Raging Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The Raging Demon tries to move into range but Riordan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Raging Demon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Raging Demon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riordan counters with a two punch combo.
Akuma The Raging Demon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Raging Demon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riordan.
The Raging Demon throws a right and a left that Riordan avoids nicely.
The Raging Demon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from The Raging Demon does no damage.
Riordan digs a good hook to The Raging Demon's body.
The Raging Demon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from The Raging Demon. Those never looked like landing.
Riordan scores with a shot to the body.
The Raging Demon looks to land a combination. Riordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riordan misses with an uppercut. The Raging Demon saw that one coming.
The Raging Demon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Raging Demon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands a jab to The Raging Demon's midsection.

A momentary lapse in concentration from The Raging Demon enables Riordan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Raging Demon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but The Raging Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riordan chips away with some ground and pound.
Riordan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Riordan throws an elbow that misses. The Raging Demon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riordan's guard. Nice move by The Raging Demon!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Raging Demon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riordan trying to control the position here.
The Raging Demon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The Raging Demon drops back looking for a leg! Riordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riordan manages to kick The Raging Demon off! The Raging Demon jumps back into Riordan's guard.
Riordan keeping moving, preventing The Raging Demon from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon stopping the sweep attempt from Riordan.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Raging Demon pushes down on Riordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Raging Demon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riordan wants to improve his position but The Raging Demon is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Raging Demon is looking for a kimura here.
The Raging Demon is looking to take a break and control but Riordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Raging Demon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riordan is staying active underneath The Raging Demon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Raging Demon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riordan's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Riordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Raging Demon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!

Akuma The Raging Demon wins by unanimous decision!