PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cu IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

IV
vs
Jordan

178 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jordan defends it nicely.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

IV closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
IV has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to maintain a safe position but IV gets an underhook and turns Jordan into the cage.
Jordan gets underhooks to prevent IV's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
IV dodges an elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan trying to stall but IV improves his position.
Jordan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jordan is defending well.
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by IV as Jordan tries to tie him up.
IV tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from IV.
Jordan is pushing IV up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
IV tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
IV is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but IV is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Jordan.

It looks like Cu IV has been cut.
IV goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jordan prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to maintain a safe position but IV gets an underhook and turns Jordan into the cage.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan is trying to maintain a safe position but IV gets an underhook and turns Jordan into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Francis Jordan.
IV tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francis Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IV shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily.
Jordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from IV.

IV gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.

IV has hold of one of Jordan's legs. Jordan is fighting the takedown attempt but IV gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IV trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
IV won't allow Jordan to get back to his feet.
IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan keeping full guard, as IV tries to pass.
IV is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jordan wants to stand up but IV is controlling him.
IV working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan is looking for a triangle but IV pushes his legs off easily.
IV sitting in guard, not really doing much.
IV works over Jordan with some ground and pound from guard.
Jordan 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan trying to strike off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IV lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cu IV's cut.
That's time! IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jordan moves in looking to clinch but IV pushes him off.
IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from IV.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan tries to clinch but IV moves out of range.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jordan rushes IV and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jordan.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by IV.
IV has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan controlling the action here for a moment.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from IV.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan unloads a knee to the mid-section. IV lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
IV wants a takedown.
IV takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning IV up against the cage.
IV can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
IV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jordan throws a head kick that half lands.

IV clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan lands a damaging elbow.
Jordan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by IV as Jordan tries to tie him up.
IV tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV managing to block the knees to the body from Jordan.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but IV is blocking nicely.
IV wants a takedown but no success here.
Jordan tries to stall but IV uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordan seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but IV blocks it.
IV has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
IV is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from IV.
IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

IV tightens his grip and picks Jordan up, before dumping him to the ground. Jordan manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV 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.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but IV is having none of it.
IV works a leg free and moves into half guard.
IV controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan trying to control from the bottom.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but IV has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. IV lands a nice short elbow.
IV passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Jordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cu IV's cut.
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 rushes IV and presses him up against the cage.

IV has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jordan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jordan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jordan tries to break free.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
IV connects with a big shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jordan is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV is punishing Jordan with some ground and pound.
IV just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
IV looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cu IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan tries to escape the position.
IV is punishing Jordan with some ground and pound.
IV lands strikes to the head.
Jordan just trying to survive but IV is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jordan prevents IV from getting a body triangle.
IV is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jordan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
IV is landing with strikes from the back.
Jordan biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
IV scores with punches from the back.

Jordan is rocked!

It looks like Francis Jordan has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV is punishing Jordan with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?
IV cracks Jordan with a big right hand from the back mount! Jordan immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! IV takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu IV!
A victorious Cu IV thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.