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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montavious Jordan (ranked 3593 p4p, 464 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 4725 p4p, 542 weight class). Montavious Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Simmons's chin.
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montavious Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice body kick.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montavious Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Simmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordan lands in his opponent's guard.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jordan defends it easily.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.
Jordan is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Simmons wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy.
Jordan wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jordan wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan uses his free foot to push down on Simmons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simmons.
Simmons is trying to stand up.
Simmons tries to hold on but Jordan postures up.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Jordan maintains control.
Jordan fails to move to back control.
Simmons tries to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Jordan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!
Jordan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simmons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordan's guard! Nice work there by Simmons!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working for submissions but it's allowed Simmons to get to half guard.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.
Jordan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Montavious Jordan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Montavious Jordan has been cut.
Simmons wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simmons!
Simmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Simmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montavious Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a leg kick
so Jordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simmons!
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jordan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jordan is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Jordan pushes Simmons off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jordan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons trying to control here.
Jordan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jordan.
Simmons pushes Jordan off looking to stand but Jordan dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jordan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simmons is on top in guard.
Jordan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Jordan up and slammed him! Jordan can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Jordan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Montavious Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jordan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Jordan eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Jordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jordan is working for an americana but Simmons has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jordan was thinking about the submission.
Jordan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Jordan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmons's guard.
Jordan is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jordan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simmons turns into him and now he's in Jordan's guard.
Jordan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Simmons rolls with it to try and escape but Jordan cranks on the arm and Simmons is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montavious Jordan!
An out of breath Montavious Jordan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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