PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Palledorous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gordon
vs
Palledorous

183 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Palledorous!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palledorous throws a head kick that half lands.
Gordon tries a low kick but Palledorous avoids it.
Palledorous has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Palledorous avoids them all with ease.
Palledorous shoots for a takedown but Gordon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Palledorous.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palledorous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.

Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Palledorous has double underhooks.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon motions for Palledorous to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palledorous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palledorous.
Palledorous clinches but Gordon breaks the clinch

and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Palledorous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palledorous managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Palledorous prevents Gordon from breaking the clinch.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Palledorous is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palledorous is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Palledorous fails to pull guard.
Gordon working hard to break the clinch.
Palledorous wants a takedown.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon connects with a jab.

Gordon darts in and clinches Palledorous up against the cage.
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Palledorous looks gassed!

Gordon breaks the clinch.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Palledorous backs away looking to recover.
A leg kick checked by Palledorous.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Palledorous.
Good work by Palledorous as he checks the leg kick.
Palledorous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gordon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palledorous is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gordon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Palledorous.
Palledorous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a one-two to the body.
Gordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palledorous has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon cracks Palledorous with an open hand slap.
Palledorous is breathing heavily.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
John Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Palledorous's leg but Palledorous calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Gordon both land. Nice combination.
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palledorous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gordon scores with a one two! Palledorous had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Palledorous takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.

Gordon darts in and clinches Palledorous up against the cage.

Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palledorous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Palledorous.

Gordon has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Gordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
John Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palledorous prevents Gordon from breaking the clinch.
Palledorous keeps control of Gordon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palledorous has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gordon tries to break free but Palledorous pushes him back against the cage.

Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Palledorous backs away looking to recover.
Good work by Palledorous as he checks the leg kick.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Palledorous tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looks to land a combination. Palledorous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon throws a low kick but Palledorous avoids it.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gordon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gordon misses with a low kick as Palledorous jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palledorous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palledorous shoots and misses

and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palledorous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon.

Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Palledorous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palledorous tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Palledorous.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palledorous has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon wants to break free but Palledorous has control.
Palledorous has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Palledorous has double underhooks.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.

Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palledorous tries to clinch

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palledorous slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Palledorous's knee but Palledorous avoids it well.
Palledorous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
John Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Palledorous.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Some bone on bone action there as Palledorous checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon works over Palledorous's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palledorous takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Palledorous misses with a takedown
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palledorous checks a leg kick.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Palledorous's head.
Michael Palledorous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon tries a low kick but Palledorous avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palledorous is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Gordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gordon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gordon!