PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gk King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- Thunderstruck. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

King
vs
Jordon

180 cm
29
197 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

174 cm
28
190 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!

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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gk King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordon.
King works Jordon's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordon checks it well.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordon in the body.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Jordon's torso.
Jordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a front kick aimed at Jordon's knee but Jordon avoids it well.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jordon closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Jordon tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King blocks a body shot from Jordon.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
Jordon managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Jordon is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordon connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a jab when Jordon was well out of range.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses.
Jordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King connects with a high kick.
Jordon tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordon throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jordon. That snapped King's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordon is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon slips nicely into half guard.
Jordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.

Jordon is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets full guard.
Jordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.

Jordon is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
King wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
Jordon wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jordon landing strikes from the mount.
King wants to control but Jordon is having none of it.
King is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King tries to escape but Jordon is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Jordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Jordon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Jordon on that attempt.
King motions for Jordon to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordon throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordon moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King walks into a jab.
King wants to land a leg kick but Jordon is out of range.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Jordon.
Jordon shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordon.
Gk King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jordon.
Jordon thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordon gets slowly back to his feet.

Jordon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Jordon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jordon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jordon prevents King from getting back to his feet.
Jordon won't allow King to sweep him here.
King has his hands on Jordon's head, controlling the position.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to stand and escape but Jordon is having none of it.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon preventing the sweep.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jordon!
Jordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon is wriggling around trying to escape.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jordon regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King controlling from the top position.

Jordon has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.

Jordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jordon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Gk King wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jordon looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a leg kick.
Jordon throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Jordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dan Jordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jordon. Jordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a low kick.
Jordon throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Jordon misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jordon will feel that in the morning.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jordon.
King checks a low kick from Jordon.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Jordon off balance momentarily.
King lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jordon.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
King cracks Jordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wants to land a leg kick but Jordon is out of range.
King misses with a leg kick.
Jordon misses with a straight right.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordon tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jordon looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Jordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Jordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jordon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
King throws a body punch but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gk King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jordon.
Jordon checks a leg kick.
Jordon tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordon shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gk King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by King.
King is looking to wear down Jordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from King tenderised Jordon's leg. Jordon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dan Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Jordon's head back.
Gk King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jordon wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses.
Jordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a good low kick that Jordon was not able to check.
Jordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a high kick!
King scores with a head kick.
King dips to his left and cracks Jordon with an uppercut!

Jordon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Jordon tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon advances to half guard.
Jordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.

Jordon is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Dan Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
King tries to kick Jordon off but Jordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Jordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.

King is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordon.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jordon tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Dan Jordon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King is looking to stand up but Jordon isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gk King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Jordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.