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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RiiP RiiNG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood undead. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoff Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, RiiP RiiNG!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says RiiNG as he avoids it easily.
RiiNG shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gordon's guard.
RiiNG thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RiiNG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon wants to sweep here but RiiNG controlling him for the moment.
RiiNG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RiiNG postures up.
RiiNG throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RiiNG wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but RiiNG is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon taking a breather.
RiiNG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
RiiNG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon tries to pull guard but RiiNG holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for RiiNG!
Gordon looking to control but RiiNG is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
RiiNG holds on, trying desperately to control.
RiiNG can't escape the position.
RiiNG really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RiiNG tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon moves to the back.
RiiNG is really stuck here.
RiiNG is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gordon gets his way!
Gordon throwing sloppy strikes.
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and RiiNG manages to turn into his guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
RiiNG thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RiiNG throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
RiiNG looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but RiiNG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RiiNG has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
RiiNG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
RiiNG has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but RiiNG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon tries to clinch
and RiiNG holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
RiiNG prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RiiNG wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RiiNG managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
RiiNG wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Gordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
RiiNG wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RiiNG wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RiiNG avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
RiiNG wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Geoff Gordon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
RiiNG throws out a powerful jab.
Geoff Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
RiiNG loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
RiiNG tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
so RiiNG counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
RiiNG trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
RiiNG tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
RiiNG lands a couple of elbows.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. RiiNG doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. RiiNG manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RiiNG must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
RiiNG scoring with some ground and pound.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but RiiNG is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG wanted to stand there but Gordon had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RiiNG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon working for a triangle but RiiNG defends it easily.
RiiNG advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if RiiNG is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from RiiNG.
Well, if RiiNG is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
RiiNG wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is looking to escape.
Well, if RiiNG is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. RiiNG connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control but RiiNG is keeping busy and won't allow it.
RiiNG is tying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
RiiNG scoring with strikes to the body and head.
RiiNG wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
RiiNG throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
RiiNG moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.
RiiNG tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
RiiNG escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RiiNG is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RiiNG is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon misses with a takedown
and RiiNG counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
RiiP RiiNG has got the better of the ground game so far.
RiiNG tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
RiiNG can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
RiiNG avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RiiP RiiNG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
RiiNG shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Gordon lands with a nice body kick.
RiiNG fails with an attempt to clinch.
RiiNG with a poor takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in RiiNG's guard now.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RiiNG is looking to sweep but instead, Gordon has passed into half guard.
RiiNG is trying to control but Gordon manages to pass to mount!
Gordon tries to control but RiiNG wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, RiiNG has worked his arm free - good work by RiiNG!
That's one minute gone in the round.
RiiNG holding on.
RiiNG throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gordon decides to stand up, so the ref orders RiiNG to his feet.
RiiNG fails in his attempt to clinch.
RiiNG falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a big head kick but RiiNG shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice sprawl there from RiiNG as Gordon shoots in.
RiiNG rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Gordon jumps guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RiiNG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gordon striking off his back but it's not causing RiiNG any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RiiNG stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from RiiNG does no damage.
RiiNG scores with a takedown into Gordon's guard.
RiiNG wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
RiiNG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RiiNG postures up.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RiiNG is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is trying to keep RiiNG in close.
RiiNG trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon tries for a takedown but RiiNG circles away easily
and RiiNG counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RiiP RiiNG.
I think RiiNG has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RiiP RiiNG!
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