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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Judah pushes him off.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Judah.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon tries to clinch but Judah is having none of it.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Gordon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judah to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Gordon misses the jab.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Judah.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon misses with a right hand
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Gordon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon slips a straight right by Judah.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Judah drops Gordon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gordon looks back up at him and smiles so Judah waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Skip Gordon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah lands with a good body shot.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Crack! Judah connects with the perfect overhand right and Gordon falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Judah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzziah Judah!
A victorious Uzziah Judah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kromog Island has been cut.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon slips under a jab from Island.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Island blocking some punches.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Island lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Island.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Island cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon tries to work over Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Island as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Island blocks the elbow strike.
Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Island tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #BC#
Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Island staying out of range there.
Island is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordon.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Island circles away.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Island.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Island tries to counter by clinching up but Gordon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Island's head back.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Island saw that one coming.
Island slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick but Island moves out of range.
Island avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Island walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Island.
Jab from Gordon.#T3#
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Island moved away.
Island swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Island avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Island keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Island pushes him off.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Island staying out of range there.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Island circles away and keeps his distance.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Island avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon throws a leg kick that misses.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon misses the jab.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Island has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Island there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Island fails to land.
Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Island scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Island's brow. #BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Island moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Island swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Island moved out of range.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Island keeps it at a distance.
Island swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kromog Island's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Island works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gordon moves out of range as Island strikes.
Island lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Island moves out of range easily.
Island moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Island lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Island saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Island checks a leg kick.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon swings for the body but Island moves out of range.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Kromog Island's cut is getting worse.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Island.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Island tries to counter by clinching up but Gordon breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Island counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Island.
Island blocks an uppercut.
Island lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Island throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Gordon misses with a hook
#CL#
and Island counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Island.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Island 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Island.
Island lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Island blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Island takes a shot to the head.
Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Island has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Island. #BC#
Island breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Island swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Island takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Kromog Island's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Island moved out of range.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon throws the left hand but Island avoids the punch easily.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Island.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Gordon misses. #CL2#
Gordon darts in and clinches Island up against the cage.
Island blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Island.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Island shrugs off.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Island's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Kromog Island's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Island leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.#ROC2#
Island is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kromog Island's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Skip Gordon!
Skip Gordon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Piana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Piana takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piana.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Piana saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piana, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Skip Gordon has been cut.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
and Piana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piana misses with a straight right.
Piana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Piana.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Piana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Piana misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piana avoids the head kick by Gordon.
#KD#
Piana drops Gordon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gordon looks back up at him and smiles so Piana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Gordon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piana doesn't seem phased though.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Piana counters with a nice right hand that sends Gordon toppling to the canvas! Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Piana finish him?!
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Piana finish him?#T1#
Piana avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Piana circles away.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Piana avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Piana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Piana.
Piana throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Piana lands a really nice looking cross but Gordon seems unphased.
Gordon moves out of range as Piana strikes.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses
and Piana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gordon looks winded!
Piana throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon misses with a leg kick
and Piana counters with a big right hand! Oh Gordon is in trouble here! Piana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Piana!
Rich Piana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ROTR: Truth Time
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Druitt moves out of range easily.
Gordon wants to slow Druitt down by chopping away at his legs.
Druitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Druitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon defending well as Druitt loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Druitt is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Druitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Druitt throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt lands a damaging elbow.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Druitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druitt blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt trying to land knees to the body.
Druitt blocking some punches.
#T1#
Come on Druitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Druitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Druitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Druitt lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Skip Gordon has been cut.
Nice elbow from Druitt.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Druitt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gordon blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Druitt's defenses.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
Druitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Druitt, against the cage.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon tries to work over Druitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Druitt misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Druitt working aggressively here.
Druitt throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt lands a nice elbow.
Druitt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Montague John Druitt has been cut.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Druitt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Druitt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Druitt misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt looking to stall.
#T3#
Druitt blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Druitt tries to tie him up.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Druitt throws an elbow but misses.
Druitt misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Druitt backwards.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Druitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Druitt.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Druitt.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Druitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Druitt.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt tries a knee to the head but Gordon blocks it.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Druitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Montague John Druitt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Gordon.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Druitt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Druitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Druitt.
Druitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Druitt misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Druitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Druitt circles away.
#CL2#
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Druitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Druitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Druitt has Gordon pressed against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Druitt blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon tries a body shot but Druitt blocks it.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
Druitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Druitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Druitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
#T2#
Druitt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Druitt looking to stall.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Druitt, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Druitt.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Druitt throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Druitt misses with a knee to the head.
Montague John Druitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt takes an elbow to the temple.
Druitt looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Druitt taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Druitt taking a breather.
Druitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Druitt controls his hands.
Druitt is trying to stall.
Druitt is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Druitt has his back to the cage.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Druitt's defenses.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Druitt shrugs off.
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!
Gordon letting Druitt take a breather here.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Druitt obliges.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Druitt throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Druitt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skip Gordon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Druitt avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Druitt wants to counter with a clinch but Gordon pushes him away.
Druitt missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Druitt wants to counter the offense by Gordon and move into the clinch position.
Gordon throws an overhand right that lands on Druitt's shoulder, as Druitt tries to avoid the shot.
Druitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Druitt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon tries to clinch but Druitt moves out of range.
Druitt wants to counter with a clinch but Gordon pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Druitt misses the target.
Druitt staying out of range there.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Druitt looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Druitt's knee but Druitt avoids it well.
Druitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Druitt wants to counter with a clinch but Gordon pushes him away.#CL2#
Druitt moves into the clinch.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt wants to stall.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Druitt.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Druitt tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Druitt misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Druitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Druitt crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Druitt lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Druitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Druitt misses with a knee to the head.
Druitt working aggressively here.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon tries to work over Druitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Druitt.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Druitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Druitt into the cage.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Druitt.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Druitt avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Druitt backwards.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Druitt's defenses.
Druitt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gordon avoids it.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Druitt's defenses.
Druitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt stalling against the cage.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Druitt, against the cage.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Druitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Druitt.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon is leaning against Druitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Druitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Druitt shrugs off.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Druitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gordon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
ROTR 2: Trouble in Paradise
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Gordon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Snow has been cut.
Gordon lands with a shot to the body.
Snow looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Skip Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Snow.
Gordon cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Snow gets a double leg takedown into Gordon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon wants to stand up but Snow is controlling him.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.#T1#
Gordon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Gordon wants to stand but Snow is controlling the position.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Gordon wants to stand but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Snow stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Snow crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Snow in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gordon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Snow!
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Event:
Highland Island World 3
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drago misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Drago moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Gordon throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Drago is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drago.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##TD2#
Drago is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gordon can't fight it off and eventually Drago manages to take the fight to the floor. Gordon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Gordon is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gordon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drago misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gordon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drago - the referee stops the clock and Gordon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drago. Gordon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Gordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drago doesn't seem bothered though.
Drago looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Drago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Drago.
Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gordon rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Gordon clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Clinched against the cage, Gordon lands a big elbow that drops Drago! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Drago is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skip Gordon!
Skip Gordon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HI43: WedFight VII
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Gordon ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Myers.
#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Good body shot from Myers.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
#BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers cracks Gordon with a good jab.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon wants to clinch but Myers slips to the side
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers moves out of range as Gordon strikes.#CL2#
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Myers on the inside. #T2#
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Myers throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Myers slips a jab from Gordon.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers misses with a body kick.#CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Myers up against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Myers taking a breather.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Myers lands a right hand.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Myers tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers lands a jab to the head.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
As Myers tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Myers manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Gordon throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Myers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.#CL2#
Myers clinches up against the cage.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers blocking some punches.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Myers to work.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Myers into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon throws a lazy body kick
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Myers coming out on top.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Myers throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Myers jabs at Gordon's body.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.#T1#
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Gordon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Myers is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Gordon slips a jab from Myers.
Myers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Myers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gordon is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Gordon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Gordon instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Myers.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Myers cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercy Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myers wants to stall.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Myers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers is working Gordon over against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercy Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Myers checks a low kick from Gordon.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Gordon backpedaling.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Myers thumps Gordon with a low kick.
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myers.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercy Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gordon avoids the head kick by Myers.
Gordon throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Jab by Myers.
Myers cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Myers catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gordon momentarily.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Gordon takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gordon takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Gordon backing away here, and Myers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from Myers.
Myers lands a nice shot that snaps Gordon's head back.
Myers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Mercy Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Myers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gordon walks into a jab.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Myers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Myers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Skip Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myers on the side of the head.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Gordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercy Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercy Myers!
Our winner, Mercy Myers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadewo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sadewo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sadewo thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Sadewo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sadewo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sadewo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
Sadewo throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for a kimura here.
Sadewo trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gordon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Sadewo in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon trying to control but Sadewo postures up.
#SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadewo.
Gordon has his hands clasped together around Sadewo's back. He's all about the action.
Sadewo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gordon trying to hold on to Sadewo's head to control him but Sadewo postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sadewo is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadewo to get the leverage.
Gordon is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadewo drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head. #SUB2#
Sadewo is trying for a kimura here. Gordon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sadewo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dino Sadewo!
After winning the bout, Dino Sadewo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Efficient checks it.
A jab from Efficient finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Efficient has managed to clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Efficient blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Efficient misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Efficient's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Polite Efficient has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Efficient avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Efficient can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Efficient misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow. #T1#
A short right from Efficient on the inside.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Efficient lands a body punch.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Skip Gordon has been cut.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Efficient's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Efficient presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Efficient lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Efficient 's eye.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Efficient scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
A left hand lands to the body for Efficient.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Efficient 's eye.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Efficient lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Efficient.
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Efficient scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Efficient stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Efficient lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Skip Gordon's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Efficient lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
Efficient digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Efficient. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Efficient scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Efficient drops Gordon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gordon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon is pressed against the cage. Efficient pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Gordon! Two more big strikes from Efficient and Gordon crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Polite Efficient!
As Polite Efficient got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: submission machine - what a joke'.
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Event:
Highland Island 19
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Harris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Gordon gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Harris 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. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Harris controlling the pace.
Gordon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Harris manages to move to mount!
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Harris avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.#T2#
Gordon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB2#
Harris has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harris wants to take Gordon's back here but Gordon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Harris wants to take Gordon's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Gordon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harris gets his way!
#SUB2#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gordon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Harris has got one arm under Gordon's chin. This could be trouble... Gordon trying to control the other hand but Harris gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gordon has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alonzo Harris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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