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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Paso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Paso!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries to score with a low kick but Paso moves his leg out of the way.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paso moves to clinch but Jordan breaks away
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Paso tries to clinch
and Jordan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Jordan.
Paso closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side
and Jordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paso looks gassed!
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 throws a sloppy head kick and Paso moves out of range easily.
Jordan shoots in for a double leg but Paso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefan Paso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan throws a body kick that misses.
Paso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paso tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jordan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paso is working an open guard so Jordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paso should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Paso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Paso. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Paso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paso thinking.
Paso tries to clinch
and Jordan counters with a shoot takedown. Paso fights it but they end up in guard.
Jordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paso is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Paso being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jeff Jordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paso blocks the body kick.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paso is staying active underneath Jordan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Jordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paso avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paso closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side
so Jordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Jordan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Paso moves out of range easily.
Paso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jordan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jordan misses with a low kick as Paso jumps back.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Paso moves out of range easily.
Paso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with a takedown into side control.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paso keeps working.
Jeff Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordan stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Paso moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paso leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Jordan.
Stefan Paso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paso tries to clinch up
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Jordan lands with a nice body punch.
Paso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with a single leg into guard. Paso didn't expect that.
Paso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jordan trying to control but Paso is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Jordan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paso darts in trying to clinch
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paso can do to turn this around?
Jordan throws a head kick but Paso moves out of range.
Jordan tried to score with a low kick but Paso checks it.
Paso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jordan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Jordan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jordan throws a body kick that misses.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paso moves to clinch but Jordan breaks away
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Paso tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Paso darts in trying to clinch
and Jordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paso tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Paso tries to clinch up.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Paso doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Paso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paso is looking to get back to is feet but Jordan passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paso keeps working.
Paso trying to remain calm as Jordan controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paso to his feet.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Paso moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jordan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Paso wants to clinch
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paso tries to clinch up
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paso clinches up against the cage.
Jordan jumps guard but Paso stands there with Jordan around his waist. Jordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan jumps guard but Paso stands there with Jordan around his waist. Jordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordan has Paso pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Paso won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan trying to land knees to the body.
Jordan throws an elbow but it misses.
Jordan jumps guard but Paso stands there with Jordan around his waist. Jordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paso trying to land knees to the body.
Paso lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paso up against the cage.
Paso managing to block the knees to the body from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land knees in the clinch but Paso avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paso avoids it.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Paso controls the action.
Paso avoiding damage as Jordan throws knees to the body.
Paso managing to block the knees to the body from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land knees in the clinch but Paso avoids the damage to the body.
Paso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Paso.
Jordan wants to stall.
Paso tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan trying to stall but Paso improves his position.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jordan pulls guard successfully.
Paso works over Jordan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paso is controlling him.
Paso throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paso thows a big elbow that misses.
Paso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan looking to control.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but Paso is having none of it.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jordan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paso off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paso wants to clinch but Jordan slips to the side
and Jordan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Paso won't allow it.
Jordan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jordan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Paso thows a big elbow that misses.
Paso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paso stands up over Jordan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stefan Paso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paso landing with the ground and pound.
Jeff Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paso is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Jordan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jordan!
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energy
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hype
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