PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson has chosen The Champ-nelly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
Iverson

160 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Iverson.
Iverson lands a head kick. Gordon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Trevor Gordon has been cut.
Iverson dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Iverson tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trevor Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Iverson on that attempt.

Gordon clinches.

Iverson pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gordon really is a fat lump.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson working a defensive guard here.
Iverson pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Iverson trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen Iverson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iverson to the ground. Iverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Gordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Iverson sprawls well. He's pushed Gordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
Gordon shoots in but Iverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon stuffs the takedown attempt from Iverson. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iverson swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon is breathing heavily.

Iverson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Iverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Iverson decides to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Iverson working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Iverson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Gordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iverson shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Iverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iverson somewhat.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Iverson circles away.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Iverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trevor Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Gordon shoots in but Iverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trevor Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a leg kick

and Iverson counters by moving into the clinch.
Iverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iverson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iverson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Iverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Iverson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iverson stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iverson looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.

Iverson rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to stall but Iverson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iverson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon stalling in the clinch.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Gordon's takedown attempt.
Iverson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Iverson jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iverson breaks the clinch.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Iverson circles away and keeps his distance.

Iverson moves into the clinch.

Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Iverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Iverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
Iverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Iverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trevor Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iverson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iverson.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iverson counters with a head kick. That will keep Gordon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Iverson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iverson shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Iverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gordon counters with a leg kick.
Iverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Iverson sprawls well.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Iverson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Iverson keeps him there for the moment.
Trevor Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen Iverson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Iverson jumps guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen Iverson.
Well Iverson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Iverson!
After the fight, Allen Iverson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.