PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 1285 p4p, 158 weight class) and Borrachinha Costa (ranked 2522 p4p, 295 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jordan
vs
Costa

188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borrachinha Costa !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a takedown
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Jordan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordan.
Costa tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Jordan catches Costa right on the button with a cross.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa with a poor takedown
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hal Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borrachinha Costa .
Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan sizes up Costa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jordan cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordan.
Jordan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jordan lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
Jordan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jordan works the jab nicely.
Jordan tests Costa 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan thuds his right hand into Costa 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Jordan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
Jordan cracks a nice hook into Costa 's ribs.
Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Costa 's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa .
Jordan cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jordan misses with a right hand

and Costa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jordan's guard.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa .
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa .
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Jordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa 's guard. Nice move by Jordan!

Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa wants to sweep here but Jordan controlling him for the moment.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordan defends well.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordan wants to get up but he can't break Costa 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Costa has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Costa is looking for a triangle but Jordan pushes his legs off easily.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Costa working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.

Costa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jordan has picked Costa up and slammed him! Costa can't keep hold of the triangle and Jordan manages to pass to side control!
Jordan controls the position from side control.
Jordan tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borrachinha Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa 's head backwards.
Jordan with a hook.
Jordan throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jordan's corner calls for a 1-2. Jordan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jordan counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costa on the side of the head.
Jordan throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa with a poor takedown
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Hal Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borrachinha Costa .
Jordan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hal Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa shoots and misses
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Costa misses with a takedown
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa walks into a left hand.
Costa misses with a takedown
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Costa misses
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Jordan lands a slapping body shot.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Jordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jordan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jordan scores with a nice head shot.
Jordan lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Jordan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordan.
Jordan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Jordan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Costa 's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jordan 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Jordan!
After winning the bout, Hal Jordan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.