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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skane Kraft (ranked 4548 p4p, 24955 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 477 p4p, 530 weight class). Ryan Gordon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Skane Kraft's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Skane Kraft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Kraft counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Kraft to acknowledge the strikes.
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kraft.
Gordon manages to pull guard.
Kraft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon is pulling down on Kraft's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraft, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control but Kraft is keeping him busy.
Kraft is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Kraft tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Kraft is trying to work for a sweep but Gordon has mounted him!
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraft is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working for a submission but Kraft is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon takes Kraft's back.
Kraft is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraft manages to get himself to full guard.
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon controlling the position.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Kraft working to try and regain half guard.
Kraft swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraft is looking to escape.
Kraft slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraft attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.
Kraft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon keeps trying to improve his position.
Kraft is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kraft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Kraft is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraft wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Gordon staying calm.
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Kraft defending well.
Gordon prevents Kraft from improving his position.
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold.
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
Kraft flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kraft has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraft gets back to half guard.
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Kraft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kraft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraft's best efforts.
Kraft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraft prevents Gordon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gordon trying to control.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon has the hooks in. Kraft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kraft prevents Gordon from getting a body triangle.
Kraft can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gordon tries to control but Kraft wriggling away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon trying to control but Kraft is having none of it.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraft knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraft wants to get back to full guard.
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to control. Kraft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Gordon.
I've got Gordon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gordon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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