PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Easton Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Lykourgos (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.

Jordan
vs
Lykourgos

194 cm
23
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 The Island, Easton Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hermes Lykourgos!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lykourgos.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lykourgos!
Lykourgos stuffs the takedown.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with a shot to the body.
Lykourgos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Easton Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Lykourgos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lykourgos continues to drive forward.
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Jordan is breathing heavily.

Lykourgos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan tries to move into range but Lykourgos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lykourgos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
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!
Lykourgos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Lykourgos. Beautiful body shot.
Lykourgos with a hook.
Lykourgos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jordan eats them both and turns towards Lykourgos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice jab there from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lykourgos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermes Lykourgos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with a nice right hand.
Lykourgos jabs at Jordan's body.
Lykourgos tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Easton Jordan has been cut.
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!
Lykourgos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lykourgos.
A right-left combo lands from Lykourgos.
Nice shot lands for Lykourgos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lykourgos scores with a one two! Jordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lykourgos thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lykourgos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lykourgos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Lykourgos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Lykourgos coming out on top.
Lykourgos feints a jab promting Jordan to slip. Lykourgos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jordan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jordan takes one on the button.
Lykourgos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lykourgos as he connects with a hook.
Jordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lykourgos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jordan. Jordan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lykourgos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jordan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lykourgos looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lykourgos to score with a decent uppercut.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lykourgos lands a jab to the head.
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Lykourgos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lykourgos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lykourgos misses with a double jab.
A cross from Lykourgos lands.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lykourgos sprawls well. Lykourgos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykourgos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lykourgos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lykourgos is working the combinations to good effect here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
Jab, jab by Lykourgos - just one landing.
A jab from Lykourgos finds it's way through Jordan's defenses.
Jordan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lykourgos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lykourgos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos scores with a jab.
Lykourgos lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lykourgos swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Lykourgos scores with a four punch combination!
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lykourgos lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lykourgos scores with a punch to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Lykourgos.

Jordan shoots in and gets a takedown into Lykourgos's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Lykourgos wants to stand up but Jordan is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermes Lykourgos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Easton Jordan's cut.
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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lykourgos tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lykourgos to the ground. Lykourgos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lykourgos is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Lykourgos circles away and we're back to standing.
Lykourgos lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lykourgos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lykourgos lands a head shot.
Lykourgos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Lykourgos catches Jordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lykourgos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lykourgos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lykourgos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan shoots in but Lykourgos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Easton Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lykourgos's waist but Lykourgos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos scores with a punch to the head.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lykourgos lands a slapping body shot.
Lykourgos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lykourgos looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lykourgos connects with a jab.
Lykourgos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lykourgos, as that shot connected.
Lykourgos scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lykourgos with a nice cross.
Jordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lykourgos's head.
Lykourgos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jordan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jordan's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos misses with an elbow to the head.
Jordan prevents Lykourgos from getting a body triangle.
Lykourgos misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lykourgos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lykourgos throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lykourgos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jordan is defending well though. Lykourgos let's go of the attempt for now.
Lykourgos throws strikes from the back but Jordan rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Jordan.
Lykourgos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hermes Lykourgos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Lykourgos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lykourgos continues to drive forward.

Lykourgos breaks the clinch.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lykourgos's corner calls for a 1-2. Lykourgos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermes Lykourgos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan drops his hands momentarily and Lykourgos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan walks into a left hand.
Lykourgos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lykourgos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lykourgos scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Lykourgos as Jordan shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hermes Lykourgos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Easton Jordan's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lykourgos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lykourgos duly obliges.
Lykourgos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lykourgos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lykourgos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Lykourgos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lykourgos connects with a body shot.
Lykourgos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lykourgos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lykourgos wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos staying out of range there.
Lykourgos lands a jab to the head.
Lykourgos throws a combination. Jordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan takes one to the chin there.
Lykourgos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lykourgos scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lykourgos digs a good hook to Jordan's body.
Jordan dives in and grabs Lykourgos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lykourgos pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Easton Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Lykourgos. Beautiful body shot.
Lykourgos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lykourgos scores with a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lykourgos.
Hermes Lykourgos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lykourgos jabs at Jordan's body.
Lykourgos lands with a shot to the body.
Lykourgos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Lykourgos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jordan doesn't seem phased though.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lykourgos lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Lykourgos.
A shot to the liver by Lykourgos. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Lykourgos punishes Jordan's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lykourgos stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lykourgos scores with a nice right hand.
Lykourgos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
Lykourgos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lykourgos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Lykourgos lands a slapping body shot.
Lykourgos connects with a body shot.
Lykourgos sizes up Jordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lykourgos!
Lykourgos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lykourgos wants it to stay on the feet.
Lykourgos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lykourgos lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lykourgos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Lykourgos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lykourgos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos lands a jab to the head.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykourgos scores with a jab.
Lykourgos's corner calls for a 1-2. Lykourgos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lykourgos scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lykourgos. That snapped Jordan's head back.
Jab by Lykourgos.
Lykourgos with a jab.
Lykourgos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lykourgos throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Easton Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lykourgos sprawls well. Lykourgos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykourgos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jordan at a distance.
Lykourgos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
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 moves forwards but Lykourgos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan takes one on the button.
Lykourgos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lykourgos duly obliges.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Lykourgos with a hook.
Lykourgos lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Lykourgos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lykourgos lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jordan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lykourgos to the mat! Lykourgos manages to get full guard.
Hermes Lykourgos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordan cracks Lykourgos with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hermes Lykourgos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lykourgos 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermes Lykourgos!