PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Jordan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Jordan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jordan
vs
Macdonald

182 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Macdonald throws a nice head kick!
Macdonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan scores with a jab.
Jordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macdonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.
Macdonald thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Jordan misses with a double jab.
Macdonald looks for the body kick but Jordan saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macdonald.

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

Jordan is rocked!

It looks like Jake Jordan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Macdonald misses with a double jab

and Jordan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jordan.
Macdonald wants to stand but Jordan is controlling the position.
Macdonald seems keen to control Jordan's posture.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Jordan won't allow Macdonald to sweep him here.
Jordan stops Macdonald from standing up.
Jordan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macdonald's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Macdonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Macdonald - that will leave a mark!
Macdonald closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side

and Jordan counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonald fights it but they end up in guard.

Macdonald kicks Jordan off and gets to his feet.
Macdonald throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.

Macdonald clinches with his opponent.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Macdonald.

Macdonald manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macdonald.
Macdonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Macdonald sprawls well.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Jordan lands a jab-cross combination.
Macdonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macdonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Macdonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macdonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrew Macdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan scores with a head kick.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Macdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Macdonald throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Macdonald.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Macdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Macdonald avoids it well.
Macdonald lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Macdonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jordan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Jordan takes it in his stride.
Macdonald misses with a kick to the body.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Jordan looks to land a combination. Macdonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Macdonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jordan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Macdonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Macdonald feints and then cracks Jordan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jordan down.
Macdonald throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Macdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Jordan takes it in his stride.
Jordan lands the left hand.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Macdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan tries to work over Macdonald's front leg with a kick but Macdonald checks it.
Jake Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Jordan.
Macdonald throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Jordan slips a straight right by Macdonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macdonald on the side of the head.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses
and Jordan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jordan tries to bum rush Macdonald with a series of wild strikes but Macdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macdonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with an inside leg kick.
Macdonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macdonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jordan can pounce on him.
Jordan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macdonald's calf.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Macdonald thuds his shin into the meat of Jordan's side.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Macdonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jordan there.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jordan counters with a body kick.
Jordan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macdonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macdonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan counters with a body kick that stops Macdonald in his tracks momentarily.
Macdonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jordan misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Macdonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Macdonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macdonald misses with a kick to the body
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macdonald slips a jab from Jordan.
Macdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald lands a front kick.
Macdonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macdonald.
Jordan fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Macdonald misses.
Macdonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Macdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macdonald.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Macdonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Macdonald looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Macdonald moves out of range easily.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Macdonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macdonald!
Jordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Macdonald blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws a solid leg kick but Macdonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordan.
Macdonald lands a head kick!
Macdonald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macdonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Macdonald scores with a three punch combo!
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Macdonald.
Jordan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jordan walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Jordan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Macdonald clinches with his opponent.
Macdonald connects with a knee to the head.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Macdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macdonald is looking to chop away at Jordan's legs.
Jordan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Jordan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Macdonald backs up against the cage.
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Macdonald sees coming a mile off.
Jordan thuds his shin into the meat of Macdonald's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordan connects with a single shot there.
Macdonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jordan.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jordan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Macdonald is refusing to be controlled, as Jordan sits in half guard.
Macdonald is trying to maintain the position but Jordan is very close to passing his half guard.
Jordan prevents Macdonald from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is pressing down on Macdonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macdonald is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macdonald's head.
Ground and pound from Jordan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macdonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Jordan both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Macdonald is predictable there
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macdonald. That did some damage!
Macdonald swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Macdonald throws a lazy body kick
and Jordan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macdonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
Macdonald is looking to chop away at Jordan's legs.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Macdonald does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jordan!
Macdonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Macdonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Macdonald.
Macdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macdonald keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jordan scores with a four punch combination!
Macdonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Macdonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Macdonald looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to clinch

and Jordan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jordan.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macdonald pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.

Macdonald wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jordan!