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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen Parkway Drive - Frostbite as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Powerful takedowns
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Roberts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance. Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Roberts moves into the clinch. Roberts gets a trip takedown into half guard. Gordon is looking to control Roberts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted? Roberts tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon. Roberts won't allow Gordon to sweep him here. Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground. Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Roberts gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Roberts gets a clinch. Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him. Roberts lands a good knee to the midsection. Gordon won't want to take too many of those. Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Gordon. Roberts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gordon. Gordon gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roberts won't allow Gordon to sweep him here. Gordon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted. Gordon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet. Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well. Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gordon wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roberts controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon controlling from the top position. Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ian Roberts wasn't doing enough on the ground. Gordon 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. Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position. Gordon stands and throws Roberts's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gordon misses with the ground and pound. Gordon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roberts!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely. Roberts tries to hold on but Gordon postures up. Gordon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gordon tries to control but Roberts wriggling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gordon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roberts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roberts and Gordon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Roberts pushes Gordon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gordon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gordon on his heels. He'll look to pass Gordon's guard now, I'm sure. Roberts wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position. Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gordon connects with a crisp jab. Roberts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gordon scores with a body shot.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.
Roberts is rocked! Gordon steps in with a hook that catches Roberts right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gordon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Roberts looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Gordon! Ben Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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