PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jordan
vs
Zing

186 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terrence Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Zing!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Zing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Zing.
Zing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zing is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Jordan has hold of Zing's hands but Zing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jordan is trying to get back to full guard.
Zing blocks the strikes from Jordan.
Zing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Zing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zing is looking to advance position but Jordan won't allow it.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Zing is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zing lands with a punch from half guard.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Jordan gets full guard.
Jordan striking off his back but it's not causing Zing any problems.
Zing preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jordan looking for a guillotine here but Zing defends easily.
Zing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zing works over Jordan with some ground and pound from guard.
Zing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jordan has momentary wrist control but Zing slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing with a nice head shot there.
Zing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet but Zing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zing working some strikes from top position.
Zing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Zing is proving a slippery customer.
Jordan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zing has passed into side control.
Jordan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zing working the body and head with strikes.
Jordan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jordan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zing working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zing connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zing winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zing advances position into side control!
Zing cracks Jordan with a big right hand but Jordan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jordan is not content to let Zing control the position.
Zing working away.
Zing scores with punches from side control.
Zing scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jordan to see if he's OK.
Zing working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zing scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jordan to see if he's OK.
Jordan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jordan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zing off and has taken his back!
Jordan keeps control of the position as Zing tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zing staying busy and making it hard for Jordan to control.
Zing looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jordan misses with punches from the back.
Jordan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jordan tries to keep control of the position but Zing is staying busy.
Even with his hooks in, Jordan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zing turns into Jordan and is now in his guard.
Zing cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordan is on top in guard.
Zing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zing shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but Zing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Zing on that attempt.
Zing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terrence Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan is working for takedown but Zing is calmly controlling the position for now.

Zing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zing is pushing down on Jordan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordan is fighting to maintain full guard but Zing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Zing is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Zing there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to roll over but Zing keeps him under control.
Zing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zing lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.

Zing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zing has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zing works over Jordan with some ground and pound from guard.
Zing won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Zing controlling from the top position.
Jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zing is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zing pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zing lands with a punch from half guard.
Jordan is trying to get back to full guard.
Jordan gets back to full guard.
Zing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zing cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Zing is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zing stands up over Jordan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zing lands a couple of elbows.

Jordan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jordan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zing is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
Zing landing some decent shots from guard.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jordan's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zing stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.

Zing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zing has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.
Zing scoring with some ground and pound.
Zing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zing postures up and lands a big shot to Jordan's brow.
Zing stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Zing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Zing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jordan clinches up with Zing and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jordan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zing stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position.
Jordan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zing is trying to stand.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Zing is defending well.
Jordan slips a nice elbow through Zing's hands, connecting with Zing's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zing gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zing thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Zing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Zing, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Zing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jordan struggling a bit here.
Zing blocks the strikes from Jordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zing wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.
Zing in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zing working the ground and pound.
Jordan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zing's best efforts.
Jordan is pressing down on Zing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jordan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordan has his foot on Zing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zing works his way back into a safe position though.
Zing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Zing connects with a couple of short punches.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zing with a nice head shot there.
Zing chips away with some ground and pound.
Zing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jordan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zing trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Zing chips away with some ground and pound.
Zing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
Zing slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to roll over but Zing keeps him under control.
Zing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jordan taking some punishment here, with Zing in his half guard.
Zing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zing is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zing slips a nice elbow through Jordan's hands, connecting with Jordan's forehead.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Zing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zing is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zing connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
Terrence Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Zing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel Zing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zing!