PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Lordd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lordd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bow Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lordd
vs
Mad

167 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jessie Lordd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, No Mad!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lordd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mad!
Lordd controlling the pace for now.
Mad is looking to improve his position but Lordd isn't that keen on the idea.
Mad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mad is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordd content just to control the position here.
Mad tries to reverse the position but Lordd maintains control.
Lordd controlling the position easily from mount.
Mad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lordd controlling from mount.
Mad tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mad tries to hold on but Lordd pushes him away.
Mad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lordd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lordd controlling from the full mount.
Mad is looking to improve his position but Lordd isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lordd controlling his opponent.
Mad is looking to improve his position but Lordd isn't that keen on the idea.
Lordd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.
Mad is trying desperately to improve position.
Lordd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mad can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lordd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jessie Lordd just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mad with a poor takedown

and Lordd counters with a takedown into side control.
Mad is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Lordd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mad has his takedown stuffed

and Lordd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lordd.
Lordd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mad jumps guard but Lordd stands there with Mad around his waist. Mad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lordd with a knee to the head.
Mad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lordd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jessie Lordd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Mad.

Lordd has closed the distance and engaged Mad in a clinch.
Lordd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lordd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Lordd turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lordd manages to end up in side control.

Lordd decides to stand back up. Lordd steps back and let's Mad get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lordd darts in and clinches Mad up against the ropes.
Lordd lands a knee to the body.
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!
Lordd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lordd connects with a knee to the head.
Lordd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lordd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lordd smiles and moves away.

Lordd moves into the clinch.
Mad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lordd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lordd lands a knee to the body.
Mad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lordd just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lordd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lordd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lordd is looking to control Mad's arms but Mad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lordd has his back to the ropes.
Lordd gets underhooks to prevent Mad's takedown attempt.
Mad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mad wants a takedown.

Lordd has Mad pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lordd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mad tumbling to the mat - Lordd dives into Mad's guard.
Mad keeping moving, preventing Lordd from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordd wants to stand but Mad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lordd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mad on the ground.
Mad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lordd!
Mad pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Mad working for a submission but Lordd is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad wants to control the pace but Lordd is squirming around nicely.
Mad wants to take Lordd's back but he can't do it this time.
Mad is stalling here but it's allowed Lordd to get half guard.
Lordd wants to get back to his feet.
Mad wants to control but Lordd is keeping him busy.
Mad wants to pass the guard but Lordd is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mad stalling away here and it's allowed Lordd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Mad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lordd dives on top into guard.

Mad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lordd uses it to pass to side control.
Mad is trying to get back to half guard.

Lordd stands up and beckons Mad to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lordd clinches up with Mad and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Lordd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lordd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lordd is one step ahead there.
Lordd controls from within his opponent's guard.

Lordd stands and steps away. Mad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No Mad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lordd moves into the clinch successfully.

Lordd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mad regains guard.
Lordd is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lordd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mad is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lordd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mad working for a triangle but Lordd defends it easily.
Mad wants to sweep but no luck.
Lordd wants to stand but Mad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Mad looking to control.

Mad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lordd tries to stand but Mad is controlling from the bottom.

Mad working for a triangle but Lordd defends it easily.

Lordd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad misses with a takedown

and Lordd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lordd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lordd.
Mad trying to control but Lordd flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lordd keeps control of the position as Mad tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Mad right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lordd is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mad rolls, trying to escape but Lordd keeps control of the position.
Lordd controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mad breaks Lordd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
No Mad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lordd wants to get back to his feet but Mad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Lordd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lordd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie Lordd!