PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the ring accompanied by United Booty Foundation. The crowd seem to be enjoying West's choice of entrance music: Sober. Darby Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gordon
vs
West

190 cm
36
217 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

187 cm
29
194 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West blocks a jab.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.
Nice cross by West.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.

West gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. West manages to retain guard.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon prevents West from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordon is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

West is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.

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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.

Gordon is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gordon to get the leverage.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
West wants to get back to his feet.

Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
West is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Wayde West's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Gordon pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon jumps guard but West turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
West lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from West.
West blocks an uppercut.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Gordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

West fending off the submission attempt from Gordon.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.

West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gordon.
West trying to get back to his feet but Gordon is in full control for now.

West defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to stand back up.

Gordon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. West is defending well though. Gordon let's go of the attempt for now.
Gordon wants to control the position but West frees himself and scrambles - Gordon manages to regain control in side control.
Gordon wants to control for a moment but West uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
West is looking to escape.

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 looking for a kimura here.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
Gordon is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gordon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
West misses with a series of wild punches.

West has Gordon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
West lands a right hand.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon blocks a body shot from West.
West lands an uppercut.
West stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
Gordon lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
West gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, West regains guard.
West wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darby Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an overhand right.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Gordon throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Darby Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon avoids the head kick by West.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
West misses with a body shot.
West moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
A head kick misses from West.
Gordon defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
A swing and a miss from West.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West.

Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darby Gordon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.