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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst's entrance music is Ballad of Worms. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gordon misses.
Probst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Probst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordon shoots in but Probst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon takes a swing at Probst's ribcage but misses.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Probst napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Probst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Probst wants to control but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Probst is defending well.
Probst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Probst regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stands up and beckons Probst to join him on the feet.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Probst sprawls well.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Probst blocks nicely.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
Probst trying to control the position.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Probst pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Gordon 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probst working a defensive guard here.
Gordon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Probst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Probst has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probst has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon working for a triangle but Probst defends it easily.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probst defends it easily.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Probst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Probst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Probst uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probst happy to just control the position for now.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Probst keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Probst off and has taken his back!
Gordon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Probst's head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon tightening his grip on Probst, looking for the choke.
Probst tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probst stuffs the takedown.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Probst counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probst.
Gordon has Probst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Probst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst stalling the fight.
Probst is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Michael Gordon has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon jumps guard but Probst stands there with Gordon around his waist. Gordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probst slows down the pace here.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Probst manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Probst shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Probst keeps him there for the moment.
Probst misses with an elbow strike.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probst content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Probst holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Michael Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Probst tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Probst to the ground. Probst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Probst counters with a head kick.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probst wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon fails with the takedown
and Probst counters with a leg kick.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Probst counters with a thumping low kick.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Probst.
Probst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Probst's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Probst manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Probst to work.
Gordon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Probst prevents it.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Probst throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probst stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Gordon being controlled against the cage.
Gordon is trying to break free.
Probst is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probst avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Probst throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Probst.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Probst's waist but Probst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side.
Probst tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Probst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Probst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Probst.
Probst throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Probst as he avoids it easily.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Probst throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Probst has his back to the cage.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Probst prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon is working for takedown but Probst is calmly controlling the position for now.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Probst throws an elbow but misses.
Probst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probst trying to land knees to the body.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Probst has him pressed against the cage.
Probst misses with a knee to the head.
Probst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Probst pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeff Probst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Probst wants it to stay on the feet.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probst is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Jeff Probst is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon shoots in but Probst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probst swivels and escapes.
Probst tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Probst lands but Gordon takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Michael Gordon's cut even more.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Probst sprawls well.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probst lands a really nice looking cross but Gordon seems unphased.
Probst has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Probst looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Come on Probst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Probst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Probst is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probst throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probst has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Probst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Probst 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Probst!
Jeff Probst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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