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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gordon (ranked 1498 p4p, 968 weight class) and Zacharias Sabel (ranked 185 p4p, 124 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zacharias Sabel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabel tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Sabel coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel connects with a single shot there.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Sabel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sabel.
Sabel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Sabel.
Some wild striking there from Sabel.
Gordon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sabel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabel looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
As Sabel tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabel manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Sabel breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel jabs at Gordon's body.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Sabel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sabel swinging wildly here.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Sabel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabel scores with a hook.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sabel sprawls and moves away.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Sabel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharias Sabel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sabel misses with a looping left.
Sabel throws a good cross that connects.
Sabel fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabel cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sabel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Sabel didn't expect that.
Gordon distracts Sabel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face as Gordon controls the position.
Sabel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sabel tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gordon is chipping away with strikes.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sabel is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon working the head with strikes.
Gordon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sabel some visible discomfort.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel is looking for a sweep.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Sabel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon landing strikes.
Sabel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabel wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Sabel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon is putting a hurting on Sabel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabel trying to control but Gordon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel is in bad spot here.
Sabel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gordon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gordon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gordon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sabel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabel throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sabel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabel rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to drag Sabel to the mat but Sabel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Gordon tries to stall but Sabel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sabel.
Gordon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Sabel prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Sabel lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Sabel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabel working aggressively here.
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Sabel tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sabel letting Gordon take a breather here.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon has hold of one of Sabel's legs. Sabel is fighting the takedown attempt but Gordon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Sabel up and slammed him! Sabel can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Sabel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel struggling a bit here.
Gordon working the ground and pound.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sabel tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabel taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
Sabel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noah Gordon.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gordon!
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energy
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