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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mygueel Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. James Gordon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mygueel Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cordova is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cordova is retaining full guard.
Cordova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Gordon.
Cordova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cordova.
Cordova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cordova fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cordova at a distance.
Cordova misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Cordova will be more careful next time no doubt.
James Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mygueel Cordova.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Cordova backs away looking to recover.
Cordova gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Cordova manages to retain guard.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cordova trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cordova for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because James Gordon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cordova misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Cordova looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Gordon working over Cordova with some ground and pound. Cordova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
We're going to have a standup here because James Gordon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cordova tries to sprawl but Gordon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Cordova won't allow it.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gordon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cordova back to the cage. Gordon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Cordova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordova shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordova misses with a body kick.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Cordova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Gordon.
Cordova lands with a slapping head kick.
James Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Cordova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.
Cordova is looking to clinch.
Cordova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Cordova persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
James Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mygueel Cordova.
Cordova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordova tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordova to the ground. Cordova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Cordova.
Cordova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Cordova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Cordova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Cordova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cordova tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Cordova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cordova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon won't allow Cordova to sweep him here.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Gordon.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cordova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cordova defends it nicely.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cordova has time to react.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon leaves Cordova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Cordova's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cordova is retaining full guard.
Cordova being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cordova. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Cordova darts in trying to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cordova is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gordon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cordova's body to avoid the submission. Cordova has instead reached around Gordon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cordova arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mygueel Cordova!
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energy
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hype
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