PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McGordon
vs
Gun

187 cm
23
206 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for McGordon with that takedown attempt.
McGordon lands with a straight right. Gun didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that McGordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so McGordon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGordon prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gun wants to stand but McGordon is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gun connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGordon. McGordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGordon scores with the left hand. Gun knows he should have avoided that one.
Brian McGordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGordon scores with a hook.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGordon misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from McGordon tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGordon throws a jab when Gun was well out of range.
Gun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from McGordon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a jab when McGordon was well out of range.
McGordon moves out of range of the strikes.
McGordon shoots in for a double leg but Gun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for McGordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun wants to clinch up but McGordon keeps it at a distance.
Gun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gun - just one landing.

McGordon has managed to clinch.
Gun struggles to land a body shot inside as McGordon controls his hands.
McGordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Gun controls his hands.
Gun gets through McGordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gun.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGordon lands a left hand.
McGordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGordon is stalling here.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
McGordon lands with a left to the head.
McGordon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gun is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Gun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gun can turn it around.
Gun digs a right hand into McGordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGordon's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from McGordon.
McGordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGordon.
McGordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Gun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
McGordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gun misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McGordon.
Gun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGordon has him pressed against the cage.

McGordon is trying to trip Gun. He has hold of a leg but Gun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGordon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gun is looking to stand up but McGordon isn't so interested in that idea.

Gun kicks McGordon off and gets to his feet.
McGordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gun.
McGordon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian McGordon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGordon is looking to chop away at Gun's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGordon.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
McGordon missing with a left hand there. Gun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

McGordon drives through with a takedown into Gun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brian McGordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGordon prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun keeping full guard, as McGordon tries to pass.
McGordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun wants to stand and escape but McGordon is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gun.

McGordon darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
McGordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gun can do to turn this around?
McGordon trying to control the position but instead, Gun has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGordon into the cage.

McGordon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gun pushes McGordon off looking to stand but McGordon dives back in and keeps control.
McGordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gun pushes McGordon off looking to stand but McGordon dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gun's head.
McGordon wants to pass the guard but Gun is defending well.
Gun is trying to stand up here but McGordon is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGordon moves out of range as Gun strikes.
McGordon connects with a crisp jab.
McGordon slips under a jab from Gun.
Gun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGordon throws a low kick but Gun avoids it.
McGordon looks to land a combination but Gun avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun misses with a hook. McGordon ducked under it nicely.
Gun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGordon has time to react.
McGordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGordon.
McGordon tries to work over Gun's front leg with a kick but Gun checks it.
Gun misses with a right hand

and McGordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gun won't be happy with that.
Gun pushes McGordon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGordon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McGordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGordon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGordon working the ground and pound but Gun is defending the strikes.
McGordon landing strikes.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
McGordon lands a nice forearm strike.

Gun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
Gun throws a right and a left that McGordon avoids nicely.

McGordon clinches.
McGordon effectively controlling the action here.
McGordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gun throws out the jab.
McGordon misses the shot to the body.
McGordon lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGordon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gun wants to clinch.
McGordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gun.
Gun throws a shot from downtown. McGordon moves away and avoids it.
McGordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gun slips a jab from McGordon.
McGordon moves out of range of the strikes.
McGordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gun tries to clinch up.
McGordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gun.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGordon is looking for a takedown.
Gun is leaning against McGordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGordon blocking some punches.
McGordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGordon.
McGordon misses with some punches.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gun as McGordon tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
McGordon blocks an uppercut.
McGordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGordon digs a right hand into Gun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gun's gas tank.
Machine Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gun backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
McGordon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gun is keeping busy.
McGordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon tries to throw a body punch but Gun avoids it by throwing McGordon back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Gun.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, McGordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gun scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gun.

Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGordon.
A punch lands to the side of McGordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gun gets a clinch.
McGordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McGordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gun lands an uppercut.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon misses with a body punch.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun working aggressively here.
McGordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by McGordon.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon lands a shot to the body.

Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch but McGordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gun avoids the head kick by McGordon.
McGordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gun. Gun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brian McGordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Machine Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGordon 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!