PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Gordon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gordon
vs
Nash

162 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

150 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Robin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash lands a jab-cross combination.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Nash defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Nash misses.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash looks to land a combination. Gordon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Nash. That snapped Gordon's head back.
A left and a right from Nash both land. Nice combination.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Nash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Nash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nash checks a leg kick.
Nash throws a combination. Gordon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Nash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nash fails to land with a series of punches.
Nash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nash.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gordon.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon tries to clinch up but Nash circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash throws a lazy head kick
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Nash throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Nash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nash.
Nash is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nash throws a lazy head kick
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Nash thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robin Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nash scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nash.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Nash misses with the combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon digs a good hook to Nash's body.
Gordon takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nash checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Nash misses
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Nash misses with a head kick.
Nash scores with a head kick.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Nash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon is looking to wear down Nash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gordon cracks Nash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Nash dominated that round.
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.

Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lars Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Nash lands a high kick!
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Nash ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nash.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nash slips under a jab.
Nash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nash, as that shot connected.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Nash lands a jab-cross combination.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Nash moves out of range.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Nash's legs.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash thows a body kick. Gordon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Nash saw that one coming.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Nash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordon back to the cage. Nash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands with a good body shot.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nash.
Good leg kick by Nash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Nash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nash misses with a low kick.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Nash.
Robin Nash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nash throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Nash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Nash. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nash.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a wild combination.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Nash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nash lands with a kick to the temple. Gordon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nash scores with a head kick. Gordon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nash throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nash swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon moves out of range of the leg kick from Nash.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Nash moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
Nash slips under a jab.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon misses with a hook

and Nash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nash.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gordon, up you get!
Gordon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash connects with the punch.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Nash keeps it at a distance.
Nash scores with a one two! Gordon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon tries to bum rush Nash with a series of wild strikes but Nash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a low kick but Nash moves out of range easily.
Nash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash slips under a jab.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nash!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nash.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nash manages to avoid it.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nash can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Sloppy strikes from Nash. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Nash.

Gordon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nash on his heels. He'll look to pass Nash's guard now, I'm sure.
Gordon passes Nash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Nash defends it.
Robin Nash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon trying to control from Nash's half guard. Nash has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nash wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lars Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nash is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robin Nash was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nash scores with a spinning back kick!
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Gordon.
Well Nash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Nash!
Robin Nash managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, into his post fight interview.