PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Frank (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.

Gordon
vs
Frank

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 Montreal, Matt Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Frank!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.

Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.

Frank lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.

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

Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Gordon has hold of Frank's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frank manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frank working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gordon working for a submission but Frank is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gordon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Frank can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Gordon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Frank is surviving well by controlling Gordon's body position as best he can.

Frank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gordon.

Gordon looking for a guillotine from mount but Frank is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frank shrugs it off.

Gordon looking for a guillotine from mount but Frank is having none of it.

Gordon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frank manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon tries for a kimura but Frank is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.

Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frank can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frank wants the takedown. Gordon is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gordon's guard against the cage.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.

Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gordon is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gordon's guard.
Frank controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Frank wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!

Frank moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.

Frank has picked Gordon up - he's going for a ride! Frank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gordon is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gordon actively working from the bottom here.

Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Frank postures up.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Gordon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Frank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.

Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is controlling the pace.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.

Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Gordon is not content to let Frank control the position.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.

Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon is not content to let Frank control the position.

Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Max Frank has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.

Frank fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordon to the ground. Frank is now in Gordon's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frank is aware though and is defending well.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Frank.
I think Gordon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!