PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royce Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jordan Jr
vs
Gracie

190 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jordan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Jordan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jordan Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe Jordan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jordan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jordan Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jordan Jr tries to get out of the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr is not content to let Gracie control the position.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Jordan Jr is defending well.
Gracie looking to control but instead Jordan Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jordan Jr is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Jordan Jr defends it.
Jordan Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jordan Jr is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie looking to control but Jordan Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jordan Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan Jr turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Jordan Jr controlling him for the moment.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jordan Jr passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jordan Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jordan Jr is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie wants to control but Jordan Jr is keeping him busy.
Gracie is stalling here. Jordan Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jordan Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Jordan Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie controls Jordan Jr momentarily but Jordan Jr frees himself.
Jordan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jordan Jr is stalling in the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan Jr lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jordan Jr.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Jordan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jordan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jordan Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie moves forwards but Jordan Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jordan Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Jordan Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Joe Jordan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordan Jr.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Jordan Jr lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan Jr connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Jordan Jr misses with a double jab.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jordan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Jordan Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jordan Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jordan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Jordan Jr jabs at Gracie's body.
Jordan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan Jr lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan Jr lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan Jr works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Jordan Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Jordan Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jordan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan Jr works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Joe Jordan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jordan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan Jr thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jordan Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Jordan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jordan Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joe Jordan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr lands a body shot.
Jordan Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Jordan Jr - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jr jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jordan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan Jr, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

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