PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parkway Drive - Frostbite. Rickenbacker v.2 is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back Stabber!. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gordon
vs
Rickenbacker v.2

178 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Rickenbacker v.2 is predictable there
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses

and Gordon counters with a shoot takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 fights it but they end up in guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Rickenbacker v.2 is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get to full guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Rickenbacker v.2 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickenbacker v.2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Rickenbacker v.2 has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rickenbacker v.2 has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rickenbacker v.2 tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon blocks a leg kick.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rickenbacker v.2.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 is just out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gordon moves forwards but Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.

Gordon drives through with a takedown into Rickenbacker v.2's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon advances position into side control!
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!
Gordon tries to move to mount but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks the move with his legs.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps working.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickenbacker v.2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rickenbacker v.2 is retaining full guard.
Gordon postures up in Rickenbacker v.2's guard and throws a big left but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rickenbacker v.2 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon passes Rickenbacker v.2's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Rickenbacker v.2 is working away.

Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Rickenbacker v.2 defends the submission attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a nice head kick!
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gordon as he connects with a hook.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Rickenbacker v.2's leg but Rickenbacker v.2 calmly moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon throws a right hand that Rickenbacker v.2 ducks under and follows up with a left that Rickenbacker v.2 also avoids with ease.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Rickenbacker v.2 down.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 stuffs the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with a low kick but Gordon moves his leg out of the way.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves to clinch but Gordon breaks away
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rickenbacker v.2 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Rickenbacker v.2, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ben Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to land a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids them all with ease.
Rickenbacker v.2 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gordon's calf.
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!
Gordon throws a body punch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gordon!
Ben Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.