PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelino Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jordan
vs
Landry

190 cm
24
182 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
177 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelino Landry!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Landry misses
and Jordan counters with a low kick, right behind Landry 's knee.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Landry misses

and Jordan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Landry's guard.
Landry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to sweep but Landry has passed to side control!
Jordan is looking to reverse the position.
Landry content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Landry works to advance to full mount. Jordan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Landry controlling from mount.
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
Landry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landry controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landry avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Landry wants to control the pace but Jordan is squirming around nicely.
Landry controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcelino Landry.
Landry throws an off balance right hand
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Landry thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Jordan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordan.
Landry thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Landry gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Jordan misses
and Landry counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelino Landry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Landry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landry is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Landry circles away and we're back to standing.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Landry misses with a body punch
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelino Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry misses with a body punch
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Landry throws a lazy body kick
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jordan misses.
A low kick from Landry misses
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Landry scores with a leg kick.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Landry throws a lazy body kick
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landry throws a poor cross that misses

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Landry won't be happy with that.
Landry is pushing Jordan's head away, looking to escape. Jordan manages to hold on to the position though.
Landry holds on to Jordan's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jordan.
Landry can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcelino Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Landry misses with a lunging right hand

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Landry trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jordan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Landry!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jordan looking to control but Landry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jordan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Landry because Jordan loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Landry tries to lock up and control but Jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Landry is squirming around, avoiding Jordan's attempts to control the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Landry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jordan trying to control but Landry is having none of it.
Landry is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Landry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Landry pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Joe Jordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Landry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landry is keeping the position for now.
Landry wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jordan clearly takes that 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.

Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
The crowd cheers as Jordan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
Marcelino Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry throws a lazy uppercut
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Landry misses.
Jordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Landry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Landry lands a big head kick that sends Jordan tumbling to the mat! Landry takes a step backwards and waves Jordan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jordan is rocked!
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry connects with an inside leg kick.
Landry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jordan throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Landry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jordan counters with a single leg into guard. Landry didn't expect that.
Landry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jordan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry wants to control the pace but Jordan is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelino Landry dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Good work by Jordan as he checks the leg kick.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a left and a right that stings Landry.
Jordan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Landry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Marcelino Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry throws a right hand that misses

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Landry won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan working the head with strikes.
Landry is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry dodges the ground and pound from Jordan.
Sloppy strikes there by Jordan.

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.
Landry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Landry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landry keeps working.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Jordan seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan moves nicely into side control.
Landry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcelino Landry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jordan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Landry has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Landry is looking to regain half guard here but Jordan keeps moving and retains side control.
Landry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan retains his welterweight title!