PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Crushman (ranked 396 p4p, 17 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 641 p4p, 28 weight class). Joe Jordan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Crushman
vs
Jordan

196 cm
34
262 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

205 cm
39
259 lbs
39 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Conviction
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman takes one to the chin there.
Crushman tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.

Crushman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crushman controlling the position from side mount.

Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is looking to regain half guard here but Crushman keeps moving and retains side control.

Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.

Crushman tries for a kimura but Jordan is defending well.

Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Crushman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crushman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jordan!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman looking to control and managing it successfully.

Jordan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Crushman misses with a low kick.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Crushman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crushman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Crushman shoots in for a double leg but Jordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses with a double jab
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Jordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crushman scores with a decent looking hook.
Crushman shoots and misses
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crushman throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan throws a body punch but Crushman moves out of range.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Crushman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crushman throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan tries to clinch but Crushman is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Crushman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan takes one on the button.
Jordan scores with a leg kick.
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!
Crushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Jordan slams his shin into Crushman's torso.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crushman tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jordan.
Crushman just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Crushman.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Crushman scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crushman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crushman cracks Jordan with an uppercut from hell and Jordan crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Crushman's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Jordan is rocked!
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Crushman drops back looking for a leg! Jordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordan manages to kick Crushman off! Crushman jumps back into Jordan's guard.
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Crushman finish him?
Crushman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman passes into half guard.

Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Crushman trying to control from half guard but Jordan is working away.
Jordan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

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.

Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Crushman stops Jordan from getting back to his feet.
Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Crushman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Jordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Crushman is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crushman works his way into side control.
Crushman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jordan!

Crushman has hold of Jordan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jordan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Crushman wants to finish this one by submission but Jordan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crushman.
Jordan prevents Crushman from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jordan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Crushman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Crushman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crushman keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Crushman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
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!

Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crushman.
Crushman with a poor takedown
and Jordan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crushman really felt that one!
Jordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Crushman.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Crushman lands a big shot that drops Jordan! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushman trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Crushman passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Crushman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Jordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Crushman.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Crushman seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crushman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Crushman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Crushman stalling.

Crushman is working for a submission of some sort.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crushman tries to pass to full mount but Jordan defends it.
Crushman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jordan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crushman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jordan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crushman has taken his back.

Crushman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jordan with him. Jordan is trying to defend but Crushman has an arm under the chin now! Jordan grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.