PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Loki Njord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Demono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demono is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Velcro Fly. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Njord
vs
Demono

165 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Conviction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Njord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaine Demono!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demono throws a front kick aimed at Njord's knee but Njord avoids it well.
A jab from Njord does it's job there.
Njord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demono fakes the leg kick and cracks Njord in the body.
Demono is looking to land body kicks.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demono manages to avoid it.
Demono lands a jab to the nose.
Njord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demono.
Demono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demono.
Demono finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demono slips under a jab from Njord.
Demono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Njord on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Njord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demono's head.
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!
Demono throws a low kick but Njord moves out of range easily.
Njord throws a series of punches but Demono avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Demono.
Demono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demono misses with a body punch
and Demono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Njord looks to land a left hand but Demono moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Njord scores with a four punch combination!
Demono throws a front kick that sends Njord stumbling back into the cage.
Demono fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demono misses with a low kick.
Demono slips a jab from Njord.
Njord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Njord blocks the body kick.
Njord throws a lazy right hand but Demono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Njord is able to avoid easily.
Njord misses the shot to the body.
Demono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord lands a nice shot that snaps Demono's head back.
Demono stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demono misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demono tries to clinch there but Njord circles away.
Njord lands the left hand.
Demono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Njord lands a nice looking body shot.
Demono misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demono.
A punch combination from Njord misses.
Demono moves out of range of the strikes.
Demono wants to slow Njord down by chopping away at his legs.
Njord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demono moves away.
Demono lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Njord.
Demono goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Njord moves out of range of the strikes.
Njord throws a good cross that connects.
Demono takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Njord lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Demono finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Njord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demono makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demono misses with a low kick.
Njord misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Njord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Njord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Njord thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Njord is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Njord throws an overhand right that lands on Demono's shoulder, as Demono tries to avoid the shot.
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Demono is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demono looks for a takedown but Njord sprawls well.
Demono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demono - that will leave a mark!
Njord moves out of range as Demono throws a body kick.
Njord throws a lazy right hand but Demono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Njord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demono.
Njord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Njord throws a jab when Demono was well out of range.
Njord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demono.
Njord is breathing heavily.
Demono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demono misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blaine Demono will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Njord misses with a wild body shot.
Njord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demono is looking to land body kicks.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
Demono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Njord is out of range.
Njord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demono doesn't seem bothered though.
Njord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demono.
Demono throws a head kick but Njord moves out of range.
Njord moves out of range of the leg kick from Demono.
Njord throws a lazy right hand but Demono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Njord scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demono looks to score with a jab to the body but Njord is just out of range.
Demono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.

Demono moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Njord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Demono misses.
Demono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demono throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Njord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Njord lands a slapping body shot.
Demono misses with a kick to the body.
Demono throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demono misses with a wild body shot.
Njord scores with a three punch combo!
Njord lands an overhand right.
Njord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord throws a hook but Demono avoids it easily.
Njord lands a head shot.
Njord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Njord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demono sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demono looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Njord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Njord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Njord misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Njord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demono scores with a push kick.
Demono slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demono throws the kick towards the body but Njord avoids it.
Njord moves out of range of the body kick.
Demono slips a jab and a cross from Njord.
Demono shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demono throws a hook but Njord blocks it.
Demono swings for the body but Njord moves out of range.
Demono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Njord is out of range.
Njord keeps the fight on the outside.
Njord misses with a hook. Demono ducked under it nicely.
Njord throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demono has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demono has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demono there as he acknowledges the shot.
Njord avoids a kick to the body.
Njord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Njord avoids the body shot from Demono.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demono thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Njord if he has to take too many more of those.
Demono is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Njord rather than just go for the knockout.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Demono counters with a good low kick that Njord was not able to check.
Njord misses with a straight left.
Demono shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
A head kick misses from Demono.
Demono walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Njord avoids the head kick by Demono.
Demono slips a jab and a cross from Njord.
A slow jab from Njord misses its intended target.
Njord defending well as Demono loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demono tries to work over Njord's front leg with a kick but Njord checks it.
Demono swings for the body but Njord moves out of range.
Njord slips a straight right by Demono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Loki Njord will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Njord avoids the head kick by Demono.
Njord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Demono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demono.
Njord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Njord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demono moves away.
Demono lands with a shot to the body.
Demono needs to keep his hands up - Njord had a free shot at his head there.
Demono is looking to score with low kicks.
Demono misses with a body kick.
Njord cracks Demono with an open hand slap.
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demono.
Demono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demono takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demono misses the jab.
Njord cracks Demono with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blaine Demono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demono misses with a leg kick
and Njord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demono fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Njord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Njord.
Njord lands a jab to the nose.
Demono swings for the body but Njord moves out of range.
Njord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demono moves away.
Demono shoots in but Njord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Demono is just out of range.
Demono misses with a low kick.
Njord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demono was well out of range. Poor timing from Njord.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demono.
Njord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demono.
Nice shot by Njord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njord. Demono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Njord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demono.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Demono walks into a left hand.
Demono throws a hook but Njord blocks it.
Demono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Njord.
Demono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Njord on the side of the head.
Demono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njord was well out of range. Poor timing from Demono.
Njord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Njord throws a body punch but Demono moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demono.
Demono keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Njord.
Demono looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demono tries a low kick but Njord avoids it.
Demono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
Njord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demono tries to score with a low kick but Njord moves his leg out of the way.
Njord looks to land a left hand but Demono moved out of range nicely.
Njord misses the shot to the body.
Njord scores with a hook to the body. Demono takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demono digs a good hook to Njord's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demono walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Njord.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demono.
Njord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demono misses with a body punch
and Njord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demono thinking.
Demono throws a leg kick which misses Njord's front leg but catches the back leg as Njord tries to avoid it.

Demono moves into the clinch.
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!
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Demono.
Demono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njord trying to control the position but instead, Demono has worked for underhooks and has pushed Njord into the cage.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blaine Demono.
Well Demono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Demono!
Blaine Demono made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.