PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Chimaera (ranked 1085 p4p, 32 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 924 p4p, 26 weight class). Chimaera comes into the arena with The Vikings warrior spirit blaring out of the sound system. The Chimaera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chimaera
vs
Jordan

220 cm
32
265 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

205 cm
40
259 lbs
39 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Conviction
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a kick to the body.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chimaera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera tried to counter with a leg kick but Jordan avoided it.
Chimaera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Jordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chimaera throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chimaera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chimaera defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Chimaera avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chimaera ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Chimaera avoids it.
Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jordan tries to clinch up
and Chimaera counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimaera. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jordan throws a hook but Chimaera avoids it easily.
Chimaera motions for Jordan to come forward. Chimaera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chimaera lands a jab to the head.
Jordan is looking to score with low kicks.
Chimaera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jordan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chimaera rather than just go for the knockout.
Jordan misses the body punch
and Chimaera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera throws a wild body kick that Jordan sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a sloppy body shot
and Chimaera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaera throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Chimaera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Jordan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chimaera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.

It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chimaera.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Chimaera connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Chimaera coming out on top.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Jordan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chimaera blocks it well.
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!
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chimaera feints a jab promting Jordan to slip. Chimaera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jordan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chimaera blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Chimaera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chimaera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chimaera really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Chimaera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Chimaera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chimaera throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the cage.
Chimaera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordan tries to land a body kick
letting Chimaera counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Chimaera.
The Chimaera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan throws a head kick but Chimaera moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimaera. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan looks for the body kick but Chimaera saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Chimaera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jordan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chimaera has got the better of the exchanges.
Jordan staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chimaera.
Chimaera misses with a straight left.
Jordan thinks about the counter body kick.
Chimaera throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chimaera, right into the meat.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimaera.
Jordan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jordan tries to move into range but Chimaera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chimaera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan misses with a jab to the body
and Chimaera counters with a left and a right that stings Jordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Chimaera avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Chimaera throws a lazy head kick
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaera thinking.
Jordan throws a head kick but Chimaera moves out of range.
Jordan thows a body kick. Chimaera tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Chimaera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chimaera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jordan.
Jordan jabs Chimaera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chimaera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Chimaera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Chimaera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan scores with a body shot.
Jordan looks for the body kick but Chimaera saw that one coming.
Chimaera misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaera looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Chimaera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Chimaera moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Jordan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chimaera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Chimaera scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that The Chimaera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Chimaera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chimaera throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaera moves out of range easily.
Jordan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a hook. Chimaera ducked under it nicely.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chimaera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Chimaera is predictable there
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jordan.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chimaera.
Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chimaera.
Jordan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
Jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Chimaera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chimaera. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chimaera, as that shot connected.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jordan throws a leg kick
and Chimaera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan looks to land a body kick but Chimaera moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chimaera misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chimaera.
Jordan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chimaera counters with a nice body kick.

Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chimaera blocks a body shot from Jordan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaera's elbow.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan lands a body shot.
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!
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimaera.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chimaera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Chimaera throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Chimaera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Chimaera misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Jordan.
I think Chimaera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Chimaera!
Our winner, The Chimaera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.