PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahlua Zordick has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Jiu Jitsu's chin.

Jiu Jitsu
vs
Zordick

160 cm
27
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

165 cm
32
158 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zordick moves to clinch but Jiu Jitsu breaks away

and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control from the top but Zordick keeps moving.
Jiu Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.

Zordick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiu Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiu Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jiu Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zordick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zordick trying to control the position.
Zordick has momentary wrist control but Jiu Jitsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiu Jitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu works over Zordick with some ground and pound from guard.
Zordick seems keen to control Jiu Jitsu's posture.

Zordick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiu Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiu Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jiu Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jiu Jitsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Zordick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiu Jitsu works over Zordick with some ground and pound from guard.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Zordick is pulling down on Jiu Jitsu's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu passes Zordick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zordick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jiu Jitsu is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Zordick is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zordick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Jiu Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the action but Zordick is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zordick defending well though.

Zordick actively working from the bottom here.
Jiu Jitsu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jiu Jitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zordick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Zordick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Jiu Jitsu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zordick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiu Jitsu dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiu Jitsu landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Jiu Jitsu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zordick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kahlua Zordick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiu Jitsu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zordick.
Zordick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jiu Jitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zordick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiu Jitsu.
No luck for Jiu Jitsu with that takedown attempt.
Jiu Jitsu stuffs the takedown.

Zordick has closed the distance and engaged Jiu Jitsu in a clinch.
Jiu Jitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zordick walks away with a smile on his face. Jiu Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jiu Jitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Zordick's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiu Jitsu landing with the ground and pound.

Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Zordick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiu Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiu Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jiu Jitsu stands up over Zordick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiu Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.

Jiu Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zordick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Zordick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is pressing down on Jiu Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiu Jitsu cracks Zordick with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zordick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiu Jitsu passes into side control.
Mr Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zordick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jiu Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jiu Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jiu Jitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zordick is looking for a sweep. Jiu Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick wants to control but Jiu Jitsu is keeping busy.
Jiu Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zordick keeps working.
Jiu Jitsu thows a huge punch but Zordick dodges it nicely.
Zordick gets full guard.

Zordick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiu Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Zordick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiu Jitsu defends well.
Zordick has momentary wrist control but Jiu Jitsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiu Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu advances position into side control!
Zordick wants to control but Jiu Jitsu postures up.

Jiu Jitsu swings around for an armbar but Zordick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jiu Jitsu's guard.

Zordick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiu Jitsu dives on top into guard.
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Jiu Jitsu from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jiu Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Zordick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiu Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control from half guard but Zordick is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Jiu Jitsu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zordick with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jiu Jitsu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jiu Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zordick is keeping the position for now.
Jiu Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zordick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zordick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jiu Jitsu distracts Zordick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jiu Jitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiu Jitsu cracks Zordick with a solid left hand.
Jiu Jitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiu Jitsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Jiu Jitsu from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu with a nice head shot there.
Jiu Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zordick working a defensive guard here.
Jiu Jitsu works over Zordick with some ground and pound from guard.

Zordick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiu Jitsu stacks Zordick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position but Zordick is working away.

Jiu Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zordick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jiu Jitsu scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zordick is trying to control Jiu Jitsu's posture but Jiu Jitsu avoids it.
Zordick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zordick is holding on to half guard well.

Zordick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiu Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Zordick is refusing to be controlled, as Jiu Jitsu sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to control here.
Zordick tries to get to full guard but Jiu Jitsu has control of the leg.
Jiu Jitsu wants to take a breather but Zordick is having none of it.
Jiu Jitsu winds up and cracks Zordick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control but Zordick is keeping him busy.
Jiu Jitsu works his way into full mount!
Zordick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick gets full guard.
Kahlua Zordick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiu Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Zordick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jiu Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zordick being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zordick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Jiu Jitsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiu Jitsu, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.