PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michale Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caddy Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michale Cleveland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cleveland
vs
Gordon

206 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michale Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caddy Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Cleveland misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleveland defends it well.

Cleveland tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon is trying to push Cleveland away but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a good body shot.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Cleveland moves out of range easily.
Cleveland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clevelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Michale Cleveland has been cut.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Cleveland.
Gordon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caddy Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon fails with the takedown
and Cleveland counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleveland misses with a double jab
and Gordon counters with a three punch combo that has Cleveland backing up. Cleveland nods at Gordon to acknowledge the strikes.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cleveland, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon just leaning against Cleveland, taking a breather.

Cleveland successfully pulls guard.
Cleveland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon won't allow Cleveland to get back to his feet.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleveland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleveland won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Cleveland is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon is controlling Cleveland's posture.
Cleveland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleveland won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Cleveland slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gordon.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleveland is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cleveland wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Michale Cleveland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michale Cleveland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Cleveland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gordon moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gordon.

Gordon pulls Cleveland into guard.
Cleveland won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleveland is controlling him.
Cleveland postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon working for a triangle but Cleveland defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cleveland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cleveland is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Cleveland circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Cleveland throws a big counter combination but Gordon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cleveland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleveland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.

Cleveland tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon jumps guard but Cleveland stands there with Gordon around his waist. Gordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cleveland to keep the fight standing.
Michale Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caddy Gordon.
Cleveland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon avoiding damage.
Cleveland prevents Gordon from breaking the clinch.

Gordon tightens his grip and picks Cleveland up, before dumping him to the ground. Cleveland manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gordon trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleveland is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caddy Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michale Cleveland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Cleveland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleveland defends it well.
Michale Cleveland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.

Cleveland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland is looking for a takedown.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon stalling against the cage.
Cleveland jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Cleveland around his waist. Cleveland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cleveland 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. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michale Cleveland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleveland but Cleveland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Cleveland forces Gordon back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon trying to control the position but instead, Cleveland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gordon into the cage.
Cleveland jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Cleveland around his waist. Cleveland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cleveland blocks the elbow strike.
Cleveland 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. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gordon drives through and clinches with Cleveland against the cage.
Caddy Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cleveland slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon wants to get back to striking at distance but Cleveland won't allow it.
Cleveland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleveland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caddy Gordon.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caddy Gordon!