PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norse Loki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riordan
vs
Loki

191 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norse Loki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loki throws out a powerful jab.
Riordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Loki.
Riordan is looking to clinch.
Loki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loki stuffs the takedown.
Riordan tries to clinch up.
Riordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Loki just misses with a punch to the body.
Loki just misses with a punch to the body.
Riordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Loki circles away.
Loki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Loki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loki counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loki swats away the attempt to clinch by Riordan.
Loki scores with a body shot.
Loki keeps the fight on the outside.
Loki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riordan.
A lazy left from Loki finds it's target.
Loki scores with a hook to the body. Riordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Riordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Loki is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Loki.
Loki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riordan trying to stall but Loki improves his position.
Loki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riordans head.
Riordan scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Norse Loki has been cut.
Loki pushes Riordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riordan lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Loki.
Nice shot by Loki.
Riordan tries to clinch up but Loki circles away and keeps his distance.
Loki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riordan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Loki lands a slapping body shot.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loki as he jumps to the side.
Loki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loki throws a series of punches but Riordan avoids them all with ease.
Loki throws a hook but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loki lands with an overhand left.

Riordan clinches up with Loki and pushes him back against the cage.
Riordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Loki gets an underhook and turns Riordan into the cage.
Riordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riordan misses with some punches.
Loki lands with a light punch inside.
Riordan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riordan misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loki blocks it with crossed arms.
Riordan has Loki pushed against the cage.
Riordan prevents Loki from breaking the clinch.
Riordan misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riordan.
Loki has Riordan pressed against the cage, preventing Riordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Loki - that landed with a thud.
Loki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riordan is breathing heavily.
Riordan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Loki.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Riordan.
Loki pushes Riordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riordan jumps guard but Loki stands there with Riordan around his waist. Riordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loki is trying to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loki tries to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling the position.
Riordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Riordan taking a breather.
Loki presses Riordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Riordan tries to work over Loki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loki is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riordan tries to pull guard but Loki holds him up against the cage and eventually Riordan drops back down to his feet.
Loki is leaning against Riordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norse Loki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norse Loki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Loki lands a nice looking body shot.
Loki lands a nice looking body shot.
Riordan tries to clinch up
and Loki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Riordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riordan misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Loki both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Loki coming out on top.
Nice cross by Loki.
Loki misses with a few strikes there.
Loki lands a jab.
Loki swats away the attempt to clinch by Riordan.
Riordan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Loki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loki lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki keeps the fight on the outside.
Norse Loki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Riordan forces Loki back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Riordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riordan tries a knee to the head but Loki blocks it.
Riordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riordan.

Loki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loki tests Riordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loki sizes up Riordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riordan at a distance.
Riordan dives in for a single leg takedown but Loki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loki is leaning against Riordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riordan has Loki pressed against the cage, preventing Loki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Riordan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loki smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Loki coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Loki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loki.
Norse Loki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loki with a jab.
Loki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loki counters with a stiff right hand.
Riordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Loki sprawls well. He's pushed Riordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loki cracks Riordan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riordan scores with a nice head shot.
Riordan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loki lands a body shot.
Loki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riordan on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Loki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loki connects with a body shot that sends Riordan's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Loki scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Loki catches Riordan right on the button with a cross.
Loki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loki connects with a body shot.
Riordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Loki digs a good body shot into Riordan's ribs.
A left lands for Loki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loki scores with a jab.
Loki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Loki's corner calls for a 1-2. Loki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loki lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki scores with a nice strike.
Riordan wants to clinch but Loki slips to the side
and Loki counters with a nice uppercut.
Riordan tries to clinch up
and Loki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loki digs a good hook to Riordan's body.
Loki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Loki.
Loki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Loki.
Loki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riordan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norse Loki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norse Loki's cut.
That's time! Riordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Loki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riordan's hands.
Riordan wants to clinch.
Loki scores with a one two! Riordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riordan.
Riordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loki swivels and escapes.
Loki throws a big shot that misses.
Loki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loki dips to his left and cracks Riordan with an uppercut!
Riordan wants to clinch but Loki slips to the side
and Loki counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loki lunges at Riordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riordan's hand.
Riordan moves forwards but Loki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riordan ducks right into an uppercut from Loki.
Loki scores with a one two! Riordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan tries to clinch up.
Loki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riordan.
Riordan is looking to clinch but Loki is avoiding it.
Riordan swinging wildly here.
Loki works the jab nicely.
Loki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loki misses with a few strikes there.
Loki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loki digs a good hook to Riordan's body.
Riordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loki leaves Riordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Loki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki lands a slapping body shot.
Riordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loki to score with a decent uppercut.
Riordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loki lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loki tries to bum rush Riordan with a series of wild strikes but Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riordan shoots in for a double leg but Loki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riordan walks into a straight right hand from Loki.
Loki lands with a good body shot.
Loki lands the left hand.
Riordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Loki.
Loki lands a nice hook to Riordan's body. Riordan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loki scores with a decent looking hook.
Riordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loki keeps the fight on the outside.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loki as he avoids it easily.
Riordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loki misses with a double jab.
Riordan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riordan dodges the punch combination from Loki.
Loki scores with a jab to the body.
Riordan walks into a straight right hand from Loki.
Loki with a jab.
Riordan is looking to clinch.
Loki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Riordan with that takedown attempt.
Riordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Loki there.
Loki throws a series of punches but Riordan moves out of range.
Loki circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Loki counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loki scores with a jab.
Riordan wants to clinch.
Riordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norse Loki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loki 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norse Loki!