PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jordans (ranked 24344 p4p, 24630 weight class) and TwoPiece Soda (ranked 634 p4p, 616 weight class). TwoPiece Soda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jordans
vs
Soda

175 cm
20
158
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
164
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Jordans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TwoPiece Soda!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordans connects with a leg kick.
Soda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordans swivels and escapes.
Soda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soda somewhat.
Soda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordans circles away.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.

Jordans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jordans is in Soda's guard.
Jordans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soda wants to stand up but Jordans is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jordans stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordans feints a jab promting Soda to slip. Jordans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
TwoPiece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordans as he jumps to the side.
Jordans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jordans closes the distance and pushes Soda back into the cage.
Soda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordans avoids it.
Soda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soda misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordans swivels and escapes.
Jordans looks to land a combination. Soda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Jordans moves into the clinch.

Jordans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Soda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordans has the hooks in. Soda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Jordans looking to break Soda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jordans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Soda rolls, trying to escape but Jordans keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soda trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jordans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soda for as long as he can get away with.

Jordans is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jordans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jordans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jordans jumps guard and drags Soda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soda is controlling him.
Jordans is pulling down on Soda's head to control his posture.
Soda trying to control but Jordans is working from the bottom.
Soda throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda wants to control from the top but Jordans keeps moving.
Jordans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Soda looking for a sweep. Not yet Soda, not yet.
Samuel Jordans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soda looking to control.
Jordans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jordans preventing the sweep.
Jordans wants to pass the guard but Soda is keeping the position.
Jordans stays in close to Soda's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jordans gets to his feet. Soda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Soda tries to keep at a distance but Jordans has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jordans manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jordans!
Jordans throws a nice head kick!

It looks like TwoPiece Soda has been cut.
Jordans clobbers Soda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jordans is looking to counter the offense by Soda and move into the clinch.
Samuel Jordans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordans tries to avoid it but Soda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordans to the ground. Jordans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordans is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Soda with that takedown attempt.
Jordans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.
Jordans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Jordans.
Jordans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soda throws a shot from downtown. Jordans moves away and avoids it.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soda is breathing heavily.
Soda fails with the takedown
and Jordans counters with a three punch combo that has Soda backing up. Soda nods at Jordans to acknowledge the strikes.

Soda gets caught flat footed, as Jordans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Soda has an active guard here but Jordans has managed to pass into half guard.
Jordans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jordans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Jordans.
Soda shoots in but Jordans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soda looks for a takedown but Jordans sprawls well.
Jordans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jordans clinches up with Soda and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soda closes the distance and clinches up with Jordans, looking for a takedown. Soda pushes Jordans against the cage but Jordans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.
Soda throws a predictable looking body shot

and Jordans counters by clinching up.

Jordans has hold of one of Soda's legs. Soda is fighting the takedown attempt but Jordans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jordans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jordans continues to stall.
Jordans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soda can do to turn this around?
Soda looking to control but Jordans passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soda trying to control but Jordans postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samuel Jordans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordans jabs at Soda's body.
Soda looks to clinch
and Jordans counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordans. That's going to slow Soda down.
Jordans avoids the head kick by Soda.
Soda shoots in for a takedown but Jordans shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Jordans does no damage.
Soda fails with a takedown attempt.
Soda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soda misses with a body shot.
Jordans swats away the attempt to clinch by Soda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordans lands a front kick.
TwoPiece Soda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soda misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jordans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordans 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jordans!
After the big win, Samuel Jordans made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.