|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is United Booty Foundation. Nanahara has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Darby Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
33
217 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
|
188 cm
33
215 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nanahara.
Gordon moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Gordon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nanahara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Nanahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Nanahara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nanahara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Nanahara's defenses.
Nanahara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Nanahara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nanahara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nanahara circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Nanahara moves out of range.
Gordon slips a straight right by Nanahara.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Nanahara swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Nanahara backpedaling.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Nanahara throws out a leg kick but Gordon moves out of range and Nanahara only half commits.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara is looking for the big counter here.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Nanahara saw that one coming.
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nanahara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nanahara.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Nanahara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Gordon's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Gordon catches Nanahara right on the button with a cross.
Nanahara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Nanahara moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nanahara misses.
Gordon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nanahara's hands.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nanahara checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nanahara is trying to defend but Gordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nanahara tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nanahara keeping control of the position.
Gordon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
Nanahara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nanahara is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nanahara slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Nanahara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nanahara throws a wild body kick that Gordon sees coming a mile off.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nanahara at a distance.
Gordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanahara can do to turn this around?
Gordon throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara misses with a series of wild punches.
Nanahara lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Nanahara.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nanahara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nanahara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nanahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanahara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gordon's calf.
Gordon tries to bum rush Nanahara with a series of wild strikes but Nanahara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nanahara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gordon stalks Nanahara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nanahara's face. Nanahara staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Nanahara and move into the clinch.
Gordon gets the takedown into side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nanahara is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara is looking for a sweep.
Nanahara is trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Gordon wants to control but Nanahara is keeping him busy.
Gordon with the ground and pound but Nanahara regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gordon controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nanahara is looking to escape.
Nanahara trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nanahara keeps working.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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 Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nanahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nanahara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Nanahara moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
A nice side step and Nanahara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gordon tries to bum rush Nanahara with a series of wild strikes but Nanahara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Nanahara counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Gordon.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Nanahara scoring well with a low kick there.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Nanahara throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nanahara.
Nanahara connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Gordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Nanahara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nanahara tries to land a leg kick but Gordon saw it coming and moves away.
Nanahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Nanahara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nanahara.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nanahara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Nanahara avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nanahara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon slips under a jab from Nanahara.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Nanahara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nanahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuya Nanahara really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Nanahara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gordon with a body shot.
Gordon thuds his shin into the meat of Nanahara's side.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nanahara missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nanahara's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
and Nanahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Gordon is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Nanahara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nanahara. Nanahara obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Gordon is predictable there
and Nanahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Gordon.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gordon feints and then cracks Nanahara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nanahara down.
Nanahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon throws a counter high kick but Nanahara was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nanahara explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Nanahara coming out on top.
Nanahara swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Nanahara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gordon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nanahara eats them both and turns towards Gordon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanahara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara lands with a right hand.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nanahara is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Gordon throws a big counter combination but Nanahara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nanahara tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nanahara to the ground. Nanahara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Nanahara misses.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nanahara throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darby Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nanahara slips under a jab.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nanahara.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Nanahara tenderised Gordon's leg. Gordon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Nanahara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Nanahara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Nanahara saw that one coming.
Gordon throws a head kick but Nanahara moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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 misses with a body shot
and Nanahara counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Nanahara to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Gordon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gordon misses with a leg kick.
Nanahara unleashes a big counter combination but Gordon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nanahara blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Nanahara throws a counter combo.
Gordon clobbers Nanahara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nanahara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nanahara misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nanahara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nanahara.
Nanahara blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nanahara in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nanahara sprawls well. Nanahara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nanahara in his tracks.
Gordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon takes a swing at Nanahara's ribcage but misses.
Nanahara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Gordon works over Nanahara's head and body with a nice combination.
Nanahara tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Nanahara is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nanahara ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanahara's sensitive parts.
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanahara kicks Gordon off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nanahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Nanahara.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Darby Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Shuya Nanahara was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to disappoint everyone, Ill be back.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
