PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh James Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen Angst as his entrance music. 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 Josh James Jordan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Blade
vs
James Jordan

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh James Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan rushes Blade and presses him up against the cage.

Blade lands a takedown into guard.
Blade trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.

Blade stands and steps away. Jordan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jordan is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blade somewhat.

Blade gets caught napping as Jordan dives in and scores a takedown. Blade manages to retain guard.

Blade pushes a forearm under Jordan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jordan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Blade!
During a confident post fight interview, John Blade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.