PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilsson comes to the cage accompanied by Zukyun Love by Mini Moni. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nilsson
vs
Gordon

195 cm
31
185 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

183 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Revolution Fatigues

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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Nilsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gordon moves into the clinch.
Nilsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nilsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsson fails to pull guard.

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Nilsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
Nilsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon cracks Nilsson with an open hand slap.
Nilsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nilsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilsson tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Nilsson back against the cage.
Nilsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Nilsson.

Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon lands with a right hand.
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nilsson.
The crowd cheers as Gordon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nilsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nilsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nilsson missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nilsson.

Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Nilsson.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Nilsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nilsson somewhat.
Gordon lands a head kick. Nilsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nilsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gordon thows a body shot but no joy.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nilsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsson moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to land a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
Nilsson looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Nilsson misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsson. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsson. That did some damage!
Nilsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Nilsson moves away and avoids it.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Nilsson scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Nilsson saw that one coming.

Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nilsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gordon to keep the fight standing.
Nilsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nilsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon missing with knees to the body.
Gordon gets underhooks to prevent Nilsson's takedown attempt.
Nilsson can't get the takedown.

Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nilsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Nilsson moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nilsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Nilsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nilsson fails with the takedown.
Nilsson dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Nilsson's head and hops out.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson misses with a hook
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nilsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon throws a hook but Nilsson avoids it easily.
Nilsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.

Nilsson drives through with a takedown into Gordon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gordon pulls Nilsson in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsson passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Nilsson is keeping busy.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.

Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Nilsson tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controlling the position for now.
Nilsson wants to advance to full mount but Gordon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Nilsson tries to pass.
Nilsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nilsson slips nicely into half guard.
Nilsson is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nilsson wants to free his trapped foot but Gordon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Nilsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon trying to control but Nilsson postures up.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsson passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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 Dennis Nilsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nilsson avoids a kick to the body.
Nilsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Nilsson circles away.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Nilsson persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon lands with an overhand left.
Nilsson blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nilsson.
Nilsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nilsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.

Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Nilsson fails to land the takedown.

Gordon forces Nilsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nilsson wants a takedown.
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 manages to break the clinch.
Nilsson avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Nilsson moves forwards but Gordon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gordon misses with a leg kick.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nilsson slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Gordon jabs Nilsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nilsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
Gordon defending well as Nilsson loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Nilsson throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Nilsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Nilsson shoots in.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsson moves out of range easily.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Nilsson has his takedown stuffed
and Nilsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Nilsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nilsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon throws a head kick but Nilsson moves out of range.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Nilsson keeps it at a distance.
Nilsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nilsson has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gordon pushes Nilsson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsson is trying to drag Gordon to the mat but Gordon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gordon!
A very excited looking John Gordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.