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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Case could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Gordon's chin.
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181 lbs
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon with a nice cross.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Case.
Case avoids the head kick by Gordon.
A head kick misses from Case.
Case misses with a body kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Case checks it.
Gordon misses the jab.
Gordon throws a head kick that Case semi-blocks.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Case moves away from the strike by Gordon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Case.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Case.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case throws a front kick aimed at Gordon's knee but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Case digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Case checks a leg kick.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case scores with a punch to the head.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Gordon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Case lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Case thumps Gordon with a low kick.
Case lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Case.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon moves out of range as Case strikes.
Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Case looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Case connects with a single shot there.
Case staying out of range there.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon checks a low kick from Case.
Case bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gordon takes a step back to recover.
Case avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Case moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with an attempted mid kick.
Case lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gordon will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case misses with a right hand
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Jab from Gordon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Case looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Case persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Case misses with a looping left.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Case slips under a jab from Gordon.
Case throws a front kick that sends Gordon stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Case manages to break the clinch.
Case shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Case missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Case trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Case not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to control but Case is keeping busy.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Case's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Case's back!
Gordon tries to get the hooks in deep but Case pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon trying to control.
Case looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Case has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gordon wants to control the position but Case frees himself and scrambles - Gordon manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Case might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Case tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Case tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Case is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is looking to reverse the position.
Case manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Case is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Case keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Gordon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gordon throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
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 Justin Case will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Case.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gordon.
Case buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Justin Case is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Case checks the leg kick nicely there.
Case blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Good exchange - Case coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case misses with a kick to the body.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Case.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Case.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Case.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon scores with a hook.
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Case throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Case connects with the punch.
Case misses with a head kick.
John Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Case waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Case fakes the leg kick and cracks Gordon in the body.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case lands with a kick to the temple. Gordon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Case shoots in looking for a takedown but Gordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Case's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Case misses with a body shot.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon clobbers Case with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Case.
Gordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gordon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Case.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Case.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Case is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Case swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Case.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case connects with a single shot there.
Case shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Case showed some decent athleticism there.
Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Case, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
A very excited looking Justin Case rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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