PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jordon (ranked 3317 p4p, 6709 weight class) and Hassan Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordon comes to the cage accompanied by Sticky Icky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jordon
vs
Galvao

184 cm
36
206
26 - 10 - 0

189 cm
20
215
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hassan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Galvao to the ground. Jordon is now in Galvao's guard.
Jordon passes Galvao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jordon throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao keeping control of the position.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
Jordon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao trying to control here.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jordon is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Jordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Jordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jordon tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Jordon trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Jordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jordon is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordon moves into full mount! Galvao won't be happy about that!
Jordon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jordon lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Galvao tries to reverse the position but Jordon maintains control.

Jordon goes for an armbar but Galvao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Galvao.
Galvao won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.

Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Jordon blocks nicely.

Jordon has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.

Jordon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Galvao has his hands clasped together but Jordon extends and breaks Galvao's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jordon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
A very excited looking James Jordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.