PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Jordan (ranked 4761 p4p, 4958 weight class) and Mathias Strahm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jordan
vs
Strahm

196 cm
18
280
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

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, Marty Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Strahm!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Jordan clobbers Strahm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strahm moves away.
Strahm doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Jordan misses with a body shot.

Strahm moves into the clinch.

Strahm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strahm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jordan takes a swing at Strahm's ribcage but misses.
Strahm shoots in and drives through. Jordan sprawls well.
As Strahm looks to move away, Jordan throws a big counter combo but Strahm just gets out of the way.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strahm blocks a jab.
Strahm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strahm works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Strahm dives in and grabs Jordan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes down on Strahm's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Strahm. Those never looked like landing.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Strahm manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Strahm with that takedown attempt.
Marty Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Strahm.
Strahm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Strahm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strahm jabs at Jordan's body.
Strahm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strahm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Strahm clinches with his opponent.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan is looking to break free of the clinch but Strahm has double underhooks.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strahm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jordan walks away with a smile on his face. Strahm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strahm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Strahm closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Strahm pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marty Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strahm.
Jordan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Strahm counters with a two punch combo.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strahm moves away.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Strahm slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Strahm tries a quick counter leg kick but Jordan is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strahm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strahm gets slowly back to his feet.
Strahm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a hook but Strahm blocks it.
Strahm is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strahm moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Jordan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jordan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Strahm tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strahm counters with a left to the body.
Strahm shoots in but no luck this time.
Strahm moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Strahm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strahm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strahm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strahm is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Strahm - just one landing.

Strahm clinches up against the cage.
Jordan stalling in the clinch but Strahm improves position.
Jordan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strahm is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strahm jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan throws a body punch but Strahm moves out of range.
Strahm blocks a jab.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Jordan dominated that round.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Strahm tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Strahm avoids it well.
Strahm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strahm tries to clinch up.
Strahm scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Strahm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan misses with an uppercut. Strahm saw that one coming.
Strahm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strahm tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strahm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathias Strahm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strahm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strahm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand
and Strahm counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.

Strahm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the cage.
Jordan tries to circle away but Strahm has him pinned against the cage.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strahm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan tries a body shot but Strahm blocks it.
Strahm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marty Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Strahm.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Strahm fails to pull guard.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Strahm uses good head movement to avoid it.

Strahm moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strahm breaks from the clinch.
Strahm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
Jordan is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand

and Strahm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strahm.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Strahm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Strahm's head but Strahm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strahm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Strahm tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Strahm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strahm tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Jordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strahm slips under a jab.
Strahm darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Strahm into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Strahm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Strahm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strahm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strahm doesn't seem bothered though.
Strahm looks for the body kick but Jordan saw that one coming.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strahm can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strahm goes for a double leg but Jordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jordan continues to drive forward.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.

Strahm rushes Jordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Strahm pulls guard effortlessly.

Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Strahm moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Strahm.
Strahm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strahm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strahm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strahm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Strahm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jordan punishes Strahm's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strahm dives in for a single leg takedown but Jordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strahm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Jordan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Strahm is just out of range.
Strahm misses with a head kick.
Jordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strahm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Jordan throws a body kick that misses
and Strahm counters with a three punch combo that has Jordan backing up. Jordan nods at Strahm to acknowledge the strikes.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strahm.
Jordan looks to throw a body kick
and Strahm counters with a left to the body.
Jordan misses with the combination.
Jordan connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strahm shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Strahm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strahm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan throws the left hand but Strahm avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands with a good body shot.
Strahm defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Strahm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strahm counters with a left and a right that stings Jordan.
Strahm shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Strahm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marty Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Strahm.
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Strahm closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan tries to circle away but Strahm has him pinned against the cage.
Strahm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jordan leaves Strahm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strahm slips a straight right by Jordan.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Strahm is out of range.
Strahm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jordan with a body shot.
Marty Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a leg kick
and Strahm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strahm is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Strahm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strahm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordan checks it well.
Strahm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
Strahm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strahm tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strahm feints the counter takedown.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strahm manages to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses the body punch
and Strahm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strahm shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but Strahm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strahm was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Strahm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Strahm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strahm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strahm walks into a straight right hand from Jordan.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Strahm.
A nice combination there by Jordan.
Marty Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strahm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strahm.
Jordan throws a sloppy body shot
and Strahm counters with a two punch combo.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strahm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Strahm takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan wants to break free but Strahm has control.
Strahm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strahm digs a right hand into Jordan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordan's gas tank.
Mathias Strahm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strahm keeps control of Jordan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Jordan!