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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gordon (ranked 24890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Stephenson (ranked 6045 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk Stephenson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hawk Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Floyd Gordon has been cut.
Stephenson wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stephenson manages to circle out of the way.
Stephenson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Stephenson with that takedown attempt.
As Stephenson tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephenson manages to avoid the attempt.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Stephenson tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephenson manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stephenson is looking to clinch.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stephenson throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephenson lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Stephenson.
Stephenson clinches with his opponent.
Stephenson jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stephenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floyd Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Stephenson breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon really is a fat lump.
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Stephenson. Stephenson maintains the clinch.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stephenson regains guard immediately.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stephenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Stephenson tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephenson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Stephenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Gordon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stephenson works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stephenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gordon rather than just go for the knockout.
Stephenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stephenson regains guard immediately.
Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson lands a big head kick that sends Gordon tumbling to the mat! Stephenson takes a step backwards and waves Gordon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Stephenson to the mat.
Gordon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stephenson rolls with it to try and escape but Gordon cranks on the arm and Stephenson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Gordon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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