PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Bandert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandert
vs
Jordan

190 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bandert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sterling Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Bandert moves away and avoids it.

Bandert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandert showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandert not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bandert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jordan is just riding it out for now. Bandert eventually gives up the hold.
Bandert trying to control from half guard but Jordan is working away.
Jordan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bandert seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandert is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bandert seems to be working for a kimura but Jordan defends the submission attempt.
Jordan tries to roll over but Bandert keeps him under control.
Bandert wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.

Bandert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Bandert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Bandert moved out of range.
Bandert tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bandert closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Bandert pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Bandert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Bandert dodges the punch combination from Jordan.

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.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Bandert slips a straight right by Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Bandert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Jordan misses.
A jab from Jordan does it's job there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Bandert moves away and avoids it.

Jordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandert to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jordan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jordan has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michail Bandert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bandert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Bandert staying out of range there.

Bandert gets the takedown into side control.
Bandert throws a strike aimed at the side of Jordan's head but Jordan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bandert is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well.

Bandert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jordan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandert but great work by Jordan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandert is looking to reverse the position.
Jordan controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Bandert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jordan is keen to just control but Bandert is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandert tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.

Bandert actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jordan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jordan scoring with some ground and pound.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandert is looking for a triangle but Jordan pushes his legs off easily.
Bandert is trying to keep Jordan in close.
Jordan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandert trying to control the position.

Bandert looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.

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.

Bandert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandert tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bandert working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Bandert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Bandert dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bandert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bandert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Bandert dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Bandert moves away and avoids it.
Bandert misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandert misses the shot to the body.
Jordan misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Bandert ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bandert.
Bandert drops his hands momentarily and Jordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Michail Bandert has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandert.
Bandert shoots in and drives through. Jordan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Bandert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandert shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Bandert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Bandert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Bandert is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandert is looking for a kimura here.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bandert seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandert is thwarting Jordan's attempts to control the position.
Bandert trying to control from half guard but Jordan is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandert is just content to waste time from the top position. Jordan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bandert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordan lands with an overhand left.
Sterling Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandert moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Bandert shoots in.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Bandert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a right hand that Bandert ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandert also avoids with ease.
Jordan throws a right hand that Bandert ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandert also avoids with ease.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandert takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Bandert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sterling Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Bandert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bandert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michail Bandert!