PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carlson
vs
Gordon

172 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition
*[AVAO-PROOF] 140 STAMINA* - *$29*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Carlson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.

Carlson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordon can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gordon looking for subs off his back but Carlson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson stops Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlson is working away from the top position though.
Carlson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carlson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carlson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlson stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gordon scores with a takedown into Carlson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Carlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gordon gets to his feet - Carlson follows without any prompting.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon swinging wilding here.
Carlson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Carlson.

Gordon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carlson to the mat! Carlson manages to get full guard.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carlson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Carlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordon gets to his feet. Carlson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carlson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gordon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flash Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Gordon gets a takedown into half guard.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is keen to just control but Carlson is a slippery customer.
Carlson wants to get back to full guard but Gordon has passed into side control.
Gordon looking to control but Carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon tries to push Carlson's head away but Carlson is holding on tight.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Carlson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carlson is trying to stand up.
Carlson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gordon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carlson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon stands up over Carlson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flash Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Carlson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gordon connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Gordon.

Gordon moves into the clinch.

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Carlson on that attempt.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gordon throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gordon trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gordon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlson walks into a straight right hand from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gordon lands a high kick!
Gordon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carlson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Carlson stands and steps away. Gordon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Gordon.

Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carlson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson postures up.
Carlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Carlson is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Carlson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carlson throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flash Gordon really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carlson scores a takedown into full mount!
Carlson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Carlson's attempts to control the action.
Gordon wants to control but Carlson is having none of it.
Carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Carlson is working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Carlson maintains control.
Carlson tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gordon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carlson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carlson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Carlson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gordon tries to buck Carlson off but he can't manage it.
Gordon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carlson.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Carlson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is controlling an arm, preventing Carlson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon tries to hold on but Carlson pushes him away.
Carlson misses with a head shot.
Carlson looking to ground and pound but Gordon is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlson wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Gordon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Carlson maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Carlson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gordon is surviving well by controlling Carlson's body position as best he can.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carlson had his way with Flash Gordon in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gordon wants to clinch up but Carlson keeps it at a distance.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson takes a kick to the side of the head.

Carlson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!

Carlson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Carlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gordon.

Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon stops a takedown attempt from Carlson.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.

Gordon instigates a clinch.

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carlson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a big head kick but Carlson shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carlson's head.

Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon stalling the fight.

Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson wants to clinch.
Carlson has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Carlson takes it in his stride.
Daniel Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlson tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Carlson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Gordon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gordon wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Gordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gordon laying and praying for a moment but Carlson takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Daniel Carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flash Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carlson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Carlson's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Gordon!
Flash Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!