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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Gordon (ranked 24704 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Washabi (ranked 5279 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bennett Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronny Washabi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washabi tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Washabi throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Washabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Washabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washabi blocks a jab.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Washabi lands with a good body shot.
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Washabi has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennett Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Washabi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washabi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washabi is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Washabi tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washabi leaning against his opponent.
Gordon is working for takedown but Washabi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washabi gets control of Gordon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washabi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Washabi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Washabi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon wants to control but Washabi is keeping him busy.
Washabi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon trying to control the action but Washabi is working from the bottom.
Washabi tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working away.
Washabi wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Washabi is looking for a sweep.
Washabi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washabi is trying to stand.
Washabi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washabi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Washabi looking for subs from the bottom but Gordon mounts him!
Washabi tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Washabi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washabi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washabi wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
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 Bennett Gordon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washabi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Washabi misses with a body kick.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Washabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Washabi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washabi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Washabi sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washabi shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennett Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Washabi.
Gordon goes for a double leg but Washabi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washabi continues to drive forward.
Washabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washabi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washabi.
Gordon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washabi avoids it.
Washabi is breathing heavily.
Washabi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washabi somewhat.
Gordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washabi is trying to defend but Gordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washabi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Washabi is having none of it.
Gordon is taking a breather. Washabi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Washabi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon prevents Washabi from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washabi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washabi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washabi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Washabi's guard.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Washabi keeps moving.
Washabi 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.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Washabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washabi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washabi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
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.
Bennett Gordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gordon throws a head kick but Washabi moves out of range.
Washabi avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washabi but Washabi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washabi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon has Washabi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washabi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Washabi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennett Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washabi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washabi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage.
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washabi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washabi is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Washabi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washabi tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon has Washabi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washabi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon tries to break free but Washabi pushes him back against the cage.
Washabi is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Washabi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washabi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washabi has Gordon pushed against the cage.
Washabi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washabi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washabi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washabi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Washabi.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Washabi.
Washabi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washabi moves into the clinch.
Washabi pulls Gordon into guard.
Washabi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washabi's guard.
Washabi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Washabi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Washabi blocks the strikes from Gordon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washabi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ronny Washabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon wants to control but Washabi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Washabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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