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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Gordon (ranked 4062 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Peter Rowe (ranked 424 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Rowe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowe won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Rowe is proving a slippery customer.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Rowe lands a couple of digs.
Rowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon is rocked!
Rowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowe gets a takedown into half guard.
Rowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rowe lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Rowe sits in half guard.
Rowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
Rowe is taking a breather. Gordon 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.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowe is working away from the top position though.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowe working Gordon over with strikes.
Rowe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowe trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Rowe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Rowe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rowe is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Rowe lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowe lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rowe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Rowe throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe stands up and waves to Gordon to follow him.
Rowe gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Rowe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rowe with the ground and pound but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to control.
Rowe gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peter Rowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Rowe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rowe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rowe controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Rowe is controlling well.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Rowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rowe connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowe is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Rowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowe has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Rowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Rowe wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowe feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Rowe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowe postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Rowe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gordon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rowe manages to get his head free but now Gordon has transitioned to an armbar! Rowe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gordon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Gordon!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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