PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yacob Nilsen (ranked 2189 p4p, 2286 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 283 p4p, 296 weight class). Nilsen comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Right above it. Jordon has chosen Sticky Icky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nilsen
vs
Jordon

188 cm
35
207
22 - 16 - 0

184 cm
35
206
25 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yacob Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen connects with a crisp jab.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordon back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nilsen is looking to escape.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen gets full guard.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordon manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nilsen won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.

Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen is pushing down on Jordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.

Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.

Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Jordon moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.

Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nilsen wants to stand and escape but Jordon is having none of it.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordon stands up over Nilsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordon's guard.

Nilsen is working Jordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon working a defensive guard here.

Jordon working for submissions but it's allowed Nilsen to get to half guard.
Nilsen is pressing down on Jordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordon is holding on for now.
Jordon is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.

Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Nilsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg.

Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.
Jordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Donk. Jordon catches Nilsen right on the button with a cross.
Jordon tries to clinch but Nilsen is having none of it.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Jordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Nilsen feints and as Jordon raises his hands in defense, Nilsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Jordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nilsen trying to control from the bottom.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen wants to control but Jordon is keeping busy.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon wants to take a breather but Nilsen is having none of it.
Jordon prevents Nilsen from improving his position.
Jordon slips a nice elbow through Nilsen's hands, connecting with Nilsen's forehead.
Jordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nilsen has hold of Jordon's hands but Jordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.

Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Jordon winds up and cracks Nilsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jordon wants to advance to full mount but Nilsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jordon throws a strike but Nilsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordon is one step ahead there.
Nilsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jordon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen!

Jordon tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jordon seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Jordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Jordon. That snapped Nilsen's head back.
Jordon pushes Nilsen away with a front kick.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Jordon. No joy for Nilsen on that attempt.
Nilsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jordon throws a front kick that sends Nilsen stumbling back into the cage.
Jordon punishes Nilsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon tries to clinch up.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Nilsen. No joy for Jordon on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordon cracks a nice hook into Nilsen's ribs.
Jordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Jordon is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordon connects with a single shot there.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Jordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nilsen will feel that in the morning.
Nilsen misses with a leg kick
and Jordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Jordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep. Jordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jordon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon is trying to control. Nilsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jordon is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon moves into full mount! Nilsen won't be happy about that!
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen gets back to half guard.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
Jordon is nestled in close to Nilsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jordon is thwarting Nilsen's attempts to control the position.

Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
Nilsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jordon is working Nilsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon postures up in Nilsen's guard and throws a big left but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Jordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nilsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Nilsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Jordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.