PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Stoic (ranked 3491 p4p, 5600 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 420 p4p, 551 weight class). Andrei Stoic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Stoic
vs
Jordan

187 cm
18
170
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Stoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Stoic, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Stoic against the cage but Stoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordan.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Jordan clinches with his opponent.

Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.

Jordan is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Stoic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Stoic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.

Jordan pushes Stoic off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jordan moves into the clinch.

Stoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoic lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoic sprawls well. Stoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoic throws a big counter combination but Jordan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoic tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoic misses with a head kick.
Jordan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.

Jordan moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Stoic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoic as he avoids it easily.
Stoic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Stoic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jordan gets a clinch.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Stoic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Stoic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.

Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stoic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jordan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stoic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Stoic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jordan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoic tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is pushing Stoic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan fails to pull guard.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Stoic manages to break the clinch.
Stoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic lands a high kick!
Stoic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stoic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.

Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stoic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Stoic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Stoic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoic up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Stoic has him pressed against the cage.

Jordan jumps guard.
Stoic wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan has control of Stoic's left arm, preventing Stoic from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordan feints and as Stoic raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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