PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 5354 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richardson (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Lothbrok is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lothbrok
vs
Richardson

210 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
24
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lothbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Richardson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Richardson avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrok.
Richardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lothbrok tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Lothbrok keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson stalling against the cage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Lothbrok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson just leaning against Lothbrok, taking a breather.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lothbrok gets an underhook and turns Richardson into the cage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lothbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson stalls.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Lothbrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Lothbrok pushes Richardson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richardson looks winded!
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok lands a body punch.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Richardson takes a shot to the head.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lothbrok.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lothbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Lothbrok.
A nice left hand lands by Lothbrok.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson is trying to break free.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson trying to stall but Lothbrok improves his position.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lothbrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lothbrok looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lothbrok looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
James Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lothbrok.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lothbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lothbrok forces Richardson back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lothbrok as Richardson tries to tie him up.
Richardson is stalling here.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrok.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok has Richardson pressed against the cage, preventing Richardson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Richardson tries a body shot but Lothbrok blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnar Lothbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Richardson gets through Lothbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok lands an uppercut.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Richardson tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok presses Richardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok scores with a shot to the side of Richardson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok blocking some punches.
Lothbrok pushes Richardson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lothbrok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lothbrok as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Lothbrok controls the action.
Lothbrok lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lothbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lothbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lothbrok throws the kick towards the body but Richardson avoids it.
Lothbrok misses with a body kick.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lothbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lothbrok circles away quickly and effectively.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Lothbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lothbrok clinches up against the cage.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lothbrok lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lothbrok controls his hands.
Richardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lothbrok lands a shoulder strike.
Richardson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lothbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
Richardson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Lothbrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrok.
James Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Lothbrok.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lothbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lothbrok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!

Ragnar Lothbrok wins by unanimous decision!