PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born - 5FDP. Louis Gordon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gordon
vs
Vasilyev

190 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev fails with a takedown attempt.

Gordon rushes Vasilyev and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilyev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gordon gets caught napping as Vasilyev dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Vasilyev won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasilyev on the ground.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to keep Vasilyev in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vasilyev passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon tries to kick Vasilyev off but Vasilyev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vasilyev is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Vasilyev wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyev is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Louis Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vasilyev is in Gordon's guard.
Vasilyev advances to half guard.

Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.

Vasilyev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasilyev wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.

Vasilyev 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. Vasilyev eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to kick Vasilyev off but Vasilyev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Vasilyev is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilyev to get the leverage.
Vasilyev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasilyev prevents Gordon from standing back up.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.

Vasilyev is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Vasilyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordon sees it coming and defends easily.
Vasilyev is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Louis Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vasilyev.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilyev or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.

Gordon clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vasilyev's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilyev blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Sergey Vasilyev has been cut.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Vasilyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vasilyev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vasilyev misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.

Gordon forces Vasilyev back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon tries to stall but Vasilyev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasilyev's coach down at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilyev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon has Vasilyev pressed against the cage.
Vasilyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasilyev.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Vasilyev is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Gordon to work.
Vasilyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Louis Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vasilyev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilyev wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.
Vasilyev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Vasilyev in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilyev's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Vasilyev 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.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilyev can do to turn this around?
Vasilyev tries to score a body lock takedown but Gordon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
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!
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Vasilyev 's eye.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vasilyev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gordon after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Sergey Vasilyev's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Vasilyev shrugs off.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vasilyev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.

Vasilyev is rocked!
Vasilyev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasilyev can't get the takedown.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Vasilyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?

The cut above Sergey Vasilyev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Vasilyev in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Vasilyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vasilyev is trying to pull guard but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon has Vasilyev pressed against the cage. He pushes Vasilyev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gordon throws a beautiful elbow that sends Vasilyev crashing to the floor! Gordon piles on the pressure with more strikes! Vasilyev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Gordon!
Louis Gordon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Sergey Vasilyev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bad luck...'.