PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between London Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binge ll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. London Jordan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jordan
vs
ll

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, London Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binge ll!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan misses with an uppercut. ll saw that one coming.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but ll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by ll.
Jordan pivots, looking for a leg kick but ll is out of range and Jordan settles back down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordan enables ll to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan working a defensive guard here.
ll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
ll content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ll postures up.
ll stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position.

Binge ll has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
London Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Jordan catches ll right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
ll has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jordan misses the jab.
Jordan thows a body shot but no joy.
ll shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed ll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Jordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan tried to score with a low kick but ll checks it.
London Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ll looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but ll persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Jordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown by ll or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan which made him look bad.
London Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binge ll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.

ll takes the fight into the clinch.

ll has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jordan is trying to keep an underhook but ll manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jordan wants to improve his position but ll is controlling well.
Jordan is working hard here to advance position.
Jordan regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan is working an open guard so ll takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
ll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ll is able to avoid easily.
ll misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan jabs ll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. ll does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ll.

ll closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ll 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

London Jordan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jordan with a hook.
Jordan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jordan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan tries to work over ll's front leg with a kick but ll checks it.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but ll ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jordan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of ll's head.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan throws a good cross that connects.
Binge ll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on ll's shoulder, as ll tries to avoid the shot.
ll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan lands with a right hand.
Jordan cracks ll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but ll is just out of range.
ll takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Jordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. ll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by ll.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ll manages to avoid it.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but ll is out of range.
Jordan throws a lazy uppercut

and ll moves into the clinch.

ll is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jordan can't fight it off and eventually ll manages to take the fight to the floor. Jordan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jordan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ll trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jordan's guard.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Jordan moves into full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ll moves out of range of the leg kick from Jordan.
Jordan motions for ll to come forward. Jordan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. ll does a little dance to reset his feet.
ll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan throws a sloppy body shot

and ll moves into the clinch.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ll walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. ll does a little dance to reset his feet.

ll shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

London Jordan 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. And we move into the final round!

Jordan throws a leg kick

and ll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan jumps guard but ll turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

ll 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!
ll lands punches and elbows.
Binge ll has got the better of the ground game so far.
ll is hanging on to Jordan's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from ll.
Jordan can't escape the position.
ll scores with strikes from the back.
Jordan covers up after that shot from ll.
Oooh a big shot gets through from ll. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to escape the position.
ll doesn't have the hooks in and Jordan manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ll pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.
ll keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
ll manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordan manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ll tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.

ll content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jordan has locked up a guillotine! Jordan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? ll is holding on here and Jordan must be using up a lot of energy. ll has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jordan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). London Jordan!
After the fight, London Jordan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.