PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gregory
vs
Gordon

166 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

162 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gregory closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gregory lands in his opponent's guard.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gregory passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregory looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gregory is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Gregory eventually gives up the hold.
Gregory is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory prevents Gordon from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gregory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Gordon is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregory's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory prevents Gordon from improving his position.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Gregory wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gregory shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Gregory postures up.
Gregory forces his way into half guard.

Gregory wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gregory trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.

Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Gregory advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory just content to control the position.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to escape but Gregory is in control.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gregory thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gregory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gregory tries to move to mount but Gordon blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gregory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gregory trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.

Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.

Gregory looking for a submission but Gordon manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gregory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Gregory is working away.
Gregory is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gregory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gregory manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gordon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gregory has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gordon is looking to defend but Gregory has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gordon! Gregory pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gordon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Gregory!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gregory thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.