PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gordon
vs
Palmer

197 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
37
265 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Palmer.
Palmer scores with a nice strike.
Gordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palmer defends it nicely.
Gordon tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmer! But no joy.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmer sprawls well. He's pushed Gordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gordon gets caught napping as Palmer dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Palmer postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Palmer trying to control the position here.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Palmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Palmer!

Palmer wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon has control of Palmer's left arm, preventing Palmer from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gordon gets back to half guard.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Palmer sits in half guard.
Palmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon wants to control but Palmer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Palmer seems content to control.
Palmer prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Palmer in his half guard.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.

Palmer is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon trying to hold on to Palmer's head to control him but Palmer postures up.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Palmer has control of the leg.
Palmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palmer is working away from the top position though.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Palmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palmer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Palmer lands.
Palmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Palmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Palmer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Palmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Palmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chris Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
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. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Palmer stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position.
Palmer postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Palmer is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palmer landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmer 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.
Palmer won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Palmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gordon struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palmer lands a nice short elbow.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gordon's head.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Palmer prevents Gordon from standing back up.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer throws a strike but Gordon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.

Gordon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palmer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gordon blocking some punches.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Palmer tenderised Gordon's leg. Gordon is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon tries to move into range but Palmer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Palmer catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up with Palmer, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes Palmer against the cage but Palmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gordon shoots and misses

and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palmer lands a couple of elbows.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is trying to keep Palmer in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Palmer.
Palmer working the head and body with strikes.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Gordon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Palmer trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palmer in particular looking to stall.
James Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Gordon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Palmer jumps into side control!
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Palmer scoring with strikes.
Palmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Palmer landing a few strikes.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Palmer scoring with strikes.
Palmer cracks Gordon with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Gordon is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Palmer knocks Gordon out cold with a massive hammerfist! Palmer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Palmer!
A very excited looking Chris Palmer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.