Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gordon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choke backing away here, and Gordon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Choke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Choke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Gordon trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up.
Choke is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now. #T3#
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
Choke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke 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.#R2#
Gordon leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Choke controls the action.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon. #BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Choke shoots and misses
and Gordon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Choke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
Gordon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.#T1#
Choke goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Choke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Choke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Choke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke fails with the takedown.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choke looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.#T3#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choke has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon flicks out a counter leg kick but Choke steps away.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Choke shoots in.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Gordon feints a counter leg kick.
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gordon but Gordon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Lamar Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Choke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gordon is trying to control Choke's posture but Choke avoids it.
Choke working the ground and pound.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Choke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Choke throwing strikes but Gordon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon wants to stand but Choke is controlling his arm.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Choke is defending well. #T3#
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Choke punching from the bottom.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gordon passes into side control!
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choke seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon advances to mount.
Choke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Choke wants to escape the position.
Gordon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Choke.
Choke rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lamar Gordon just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Choke doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon feints a counter leg kick.
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gordon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Choke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Choke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Choke shrugs it off. #T2#
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gordon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Choke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choke with a poor takedown
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Choke misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gordon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Choke! Gordon lets Choke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Choke fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily#KD2#
and Gordon counters with a nice right hand that sends Choke toppling to the canvas! Choke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gordon finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Choke misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a huge left! Choke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gordon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Choke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
An out of breath Lamar Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon. #T1#
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook.
Gordon throws a big counter combination but Steve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon slips a jab from Steve.
Gordon throws a counter high kick but Steve was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Steve backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Gordon tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steve works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve misses with a left hand
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Steve.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon. #T2#
Steve wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Steve lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gordon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.#T3#
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks. #CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
As Steve backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon throws a counter high kick but Steve was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steve punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Gordon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve misses with a body punch
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve misses the jab.#T4#
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve is holding his hands too far apart here. Gordon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Steve is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamar Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses the jab.#T1#
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Farquharson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Farquharson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Farquharson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Farquharson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Farquharson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon misses with a body shot.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gordon with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Farquharson in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Farquharson controls the position.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
Farquharson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gordon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
The referee asks Farquharson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Farquharson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon regains half guard, as Farquharson was trying to land strikes.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farquharson throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duncan Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Farquharson.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Gordon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Gordon fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon seems keen to control Stark's posture.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gordon to regain full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Stark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gordon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stark, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Gordon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Stark looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gordon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stark tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.#T3#
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Stark is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark is looking for a triangle here but Gordon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stark is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Stark strikes from the bottom but Gordon takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark regains half guard.#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamar 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.#R2#
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense.
Gordon misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Stark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamar Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Gordon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon. #T1#
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark is breathing heavily.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Gordon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Stark prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon taking a breather.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stark.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon is working Stark over against the cage.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Gordon is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands. #T4#
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Gordon digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Stark blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Gordon lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Gordon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Good body shot from Gordon.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon is struggling to control the position.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Lamar Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Gordon is working Stark over against the cage.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon is working Stark over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Gordon.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordon gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stark up against the cage.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon lands a body punch. #T3#
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon. #T4#
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD#
Gordon drops Stark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Stark is rocked!
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Gordon dips a shoulder and cracks Stark with a mighty uppercut! Stark falls back against the cage and Gordon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stark is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gordon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1106 Cruz vs. Wulf
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon counters with a body kick.
Gordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Chai looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him. #KD2#
Gordon lands a left and a right that send Chai crashing to the mat, dazed. Gordon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chai lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Gordon off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.#CL#
Chai pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it. #T3#
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai is working Gordon over against the cage.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gordon. #T4#
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaikka Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon. #T3#
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Lamar Gordon's cut even more.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A short right from Chai. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai pushes Gordon against the cage. Chai is working some dirty boxing. Chai pushes off with a quick right hook! Gordon goes down! Gordon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1102 Ilmarinen vs Collins
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gordon controlling Steel's posture. #SUB2#
Steel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gordon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steel, into his guard. #REVR#
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Steel tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gordon is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.#T3#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordon as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Gordon tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.#TD2#
Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gordon is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordon is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gordon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Gordon passes into half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Steel is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Lamar Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gordon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Steel wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gordon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Steel.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel trying to get back to full guard but Gordon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Gordon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back!
Steel trying to control the position but Gordon manages to sink in the hooks.
Gordon controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Gordon is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon avoiding Steel 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel clobbers Gordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gordon.
A jab from Steel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Gordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel misses the jab.
Gordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Steel.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lamar Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Steel.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Gordon.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Gordon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gordon finish him?! #ROC#Steel is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Steel closes the distance but Gordon moves to the side
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Gordon cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gordon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.#T4#
Gordon flashes Steel a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Steel's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Steel crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gordon punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
After winning the bout, Lamar Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 123
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Price swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Gordon swings widly with a right hand
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Price lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Price throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Price throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Price misses with a hook
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gordon throws a front kick that sends Price stumbling back into the cage.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price misses with a straight left.
Gordon throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Price throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Price connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lamar Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Price throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Gordon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Price decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Gordon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.#T4#
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Price won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Price throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Gordon tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pete Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Price's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Price slips an elbow through the middle.#T6#
Price missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon pulls Price in close to prevent any damage.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Price 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Lamar Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.#T7#
Gordon misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Price slips a jab from Gordon.
Price on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Price.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Gordon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Price.
A jab from Price finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Price misses with a low kick.
Gordon lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Price throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T8#
Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Price lands with a cross.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Gordon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Price on the side of the head.
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Price decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.#T9#
Price wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Price is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Price moves nicely into side control.
Gordon has one of Price's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Price will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gordon throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price with a jab.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price scores with a nice head shot.
Price might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts. #T1#
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a body kick that stops Price in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Price moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
Price is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon scores with a jab. Price acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Gordon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Gordon throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Price lands the left hand.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Gordon seems unphased.
Price misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price jabs at Gordon's body.
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!
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Price misses with a right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gordon with a body shot.#T5#
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Price on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Price's legs.
Price tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Price shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6#
Gordon trying to control the position here.
Price trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Gordon controlling Price's posture.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7##TD2#
Price is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gordon's half guard.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!#T8#
I would not like to be Price right now.
Price trying to control the hands but Gordon breaks the grip.
Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Price tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
Price breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Price throws a big elbow that misses. #T9#
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Price is trying to hold Gordon in close to prevent damage but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Donk. Gordon catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Price misses with a straight left.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Price is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Gordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Price on the side of the head.
Price throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gordon slips a jab from Price.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price slips under a jab from Gordon.#T2#
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Price has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price misses with the body kick
and Gordon counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Price appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Price takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Price takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Price closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gordon tries to control but Price manages to take his back.
Gordon wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Price is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gordon is defending well though. Price let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Price seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gordon's chin but Gordon turns very nicely into Price's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gordon. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Price is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Price looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gordon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Price is controlling the position.
Price is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Gordon 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. #T5#
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Price is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Gordon is controlling the pace. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.#SUB2#
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Price throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gordon escapes and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Gordon decides to stand back up. Gordon steps back and let's Price get back to his feet.#T7#
Gordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Price. Price circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gordon connects with a leg kick.
Price moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Gordon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon with a nice cross.
Gordon scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Price darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Price seems content to control.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!#SUB#
Price is looking to control the hands but Gordon breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamar Gordon!
A victorious Lamar Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 115
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Gordon pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Smith stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Gordon tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Gordon's coaches at League of Shadows MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Gordon looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon!
Smith working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gordon slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Smith works his way into full mount! #T6#
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gordon wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.#SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith throws a wild left hand from mount and Gordon manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T7##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Gordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Gordon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gordon is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer. #T9##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon!
Gordon wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gordon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Smith tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gordon to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith 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.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith works over Gordon with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Gordon misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordon not allowing Smith to control his hands. #T7#
Smith tries to break free.
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Gordon pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely. #T1#
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though. #T4#
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.#T5#
Smith prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon misses with a hook.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.#T7#
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gordon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T9#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon wants to stand up but Smith manages to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.

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 Lamar Gordon.
I think Smith 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
A victorious Mike Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Gordon thows a leg kick but Juniorss checks it
letting Juniorss counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Juniorss backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juniorss.
Gordon slips a jab from Juniorss.
Juniorss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Juniorss needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Juniorss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juniorss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gordon misses with an uppercut
and Juniorss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Juniorss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Juniorss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juniorss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Gordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juniorss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Juniorss slips under a jab.
Juniorss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juniorss takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.#T2#
Gordon misses with a right hand
and Juniorss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Juniorss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon thuds his right hand into Juniorss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Juniorss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Juniorss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Juniorss darts in and clinches Gordon up against the cage.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juniorss.
Juniorss working aggressively here. #T3#
Juniorss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Gordon gets through Juniorss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Juniorss.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon tries to work over Juniorss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juniorss misses with a punch on the inside.
Juniorss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juniorss misses with a body punch.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Juniorss avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juniorss scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juniorss.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juniorss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon tries to work over Juniorss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Juniorss blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Juniorss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juniorss lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniorss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gordon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juniorss.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juniorss.
A right hand to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Juniorss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juniorss misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juniorss backwards.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Juniorss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juniorss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juniorss can turn it around.
Juniorss tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Juniorss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juniorss.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.#T5#
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon presses Juniorss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juniorss.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Juniorss controls the action.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Juniorss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Juniorss throws a head punch that misses.
Juniorss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juniorss prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juniorss has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Juniorss misses with the head strike.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.#T6#
Juniorss working aggressively here.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordon tries a body shot but Juniorss blocks it.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Juniorss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Juniorss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juniorss working Gordon over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Juniorss blocks an uppercut.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juniorss tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juniorss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juniorss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Juniorss crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Juniorss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juniorss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gordon. #T7#
A body shot lands from Juniorss.
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss landing knees to the body.
Juniorss pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juniorss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gordon.
Juniorss lands a left hand.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juniorss scores with a hook to the body.
Juniorss scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Juniorss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juniorss working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Juniorss with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniorss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Juniorss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juniorss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juniorss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juniorss lands a shoulder strike. #T8#
Juniorss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Juniorss.
Juniorss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Juniorss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juniorss throws a big uppercut that drops Gordon! More strikes from Juniorss and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon lies dazed against the cage as Juniorss celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss! Hamed Juniorss retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Gordon connects with a right hand. Mitch shakes it off.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Cocaine Mitch has been cut.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Mitch moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gordon checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Mitch has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon pushes Mitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitch lands with a left to the head.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitch controls his hands.
Mitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Mitch tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Mitch tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gordon cracks Mitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon cracks Mitch with a good jab.
Mitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Mitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mitch slips a straight right by Gordon.
It looks like Gordon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gordon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gordon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Gordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Mitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Gordon as he checks the leg kick.
Gordon throws a nice looking combination but Mitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon throws a head kick that Mitch semi-blocks.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Mitch backpedaling.
A left lands for Gordon.
Mitch throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.#T4#
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!
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Mitch misses the shot to the body.
Mitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Mitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Mitch avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mitch there as he acknowledges the shot.#T5#
Gordon with the inside leg kick.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon connects with the punch.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Mitch moves out of range.
Mitch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Mitch lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mitch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T6#
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitch can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Mitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitch throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitch thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Gordon thuds his shin into the meat of Mitch's side.#T7#
Mitch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gordon tries to land a body kick
and Mitch counters with a thumping low kick.
Mitch slips under a jab from Gordon.
Gordon sizes up Mitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Mitch has managed to clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitch misses with a body punch.
Mitch misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Mitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon gets through Mitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Mitch lands a shot to the body.#T8#
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
A short left from Mitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Mitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Mitch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Still in the clinch, Mitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitch lands an uppercut.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T9#
Gordon lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Mitch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon digs a right hand into Mitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitch's gas tank.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Mitch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Mitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitch lands with a left to the head.
Mitch lands a body shot.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Mitch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Mitch avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
Mitch taking a breather.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitch.
Nice defenses there by Mitch.
Mitch throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon tries to work over Mitch's front leg with a kick but Mitch checks it.
Mitch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mitch forces Gordon back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitch's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Mitch.
Mitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Mitch has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitch tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands. #BC2#
Mitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
Mitch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mitch thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitch misses with a body shot.
Gordon scores with a jab.
Mitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Mitch rushes Gordon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mitch.
Nice body punch from Mitch - that landed with a thud.
Mitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mitch tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Mitch back against the cage.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitch can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Mitch - that landed with a thud.
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Mitch.
Mitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitch throws a head punch that misses.
Mitch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mitch fails to land. #T4#
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitch prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A hook to the body from Mitch.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon tries to work over Mitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitch's elbow.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Mitch lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Mitch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.
Mitch works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon letting Mitch take a breather here.
Mitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Mitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Mitch takes a shot to the head.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitch controls his hands.
Mitch lands with a short shot to the head. #T6##BC2#
Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitch walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitch throws a lazy body kick
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Mitch throws a chopping leg kick but Gordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Mitch. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gordon as he connects with a hook.
Mitch lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.#T7#
Mitch missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gordon!
Gordon tests Mitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitch.
Mitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gordon with a body shot.
Mitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gordon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Mitch gets a clinch. #T8#
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch misses with some punches.
Mitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitch.
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Mitch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mitch fails to land.
Nice body punch from Mitch - that landed with a thud.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitch lands with a left to the head.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitch's elbow.
Mitch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.#T9#
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Mitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Mitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Mitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitch takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Mitch misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cocaine Mitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon thows a leg kick but Mitch checks it
and Mitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitch scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Mitch loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Gordon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Mitch defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mitch drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Mitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mitch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
Gordon tries a body shot but Mitch blocks it.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Mitch avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage. #T2#
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitch takes a shot to the head.
Mitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch misses with the head strike.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch. #BC2#
Mitch breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mitch rushes Gordon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitch misses with the head strike.
Gordon tries to work over Mitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitch tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Mitch back against the cage.
Mitch tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mitch breaks from the clinch.
Mitch digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.#T3#
Mitch swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Mitch blocks the body kick.
Mitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon misses with a left hand
and Mitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitch walks into a jab.
Mitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitch in his tracks.
Mitch misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mitch has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch. #T4#
Mitch tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch pushes Gordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Mitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Mitch avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon tries a body shot but Mitch blocks it.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Mitch blocks an uppercut.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitch.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.#T5#
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon gets through Mitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Mitch lands a left hand.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Mitch.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitch controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Mitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Gordon tries to work over Mitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon. #T6#
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitch's elbow.
Gordon is leaning against Mitch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon tries a body shot but Mitch blocks it.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Mitch lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon cracks Mitch with a nice body shot.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands. #T7#
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
A bit of stalling here from Mitch.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mitch.
A head punch on the inside from Mitch fails to land.
Mitch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
Mitch blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mitch.
Mitch lands a shot to the body.
Mitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitch works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitch lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
Gordon lands a body punch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitch lands with a right to the head.
Mitch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon works on Mitch's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitch blocks a body shot from Gordon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch takes a shot to the head.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T9#
A head punch on the inside from Mitch fails to land.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Mitch misses with the head strike.
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitch prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitch backwards.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A short left from Gordon. #BC2#
Mitch breaks the clinch.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitch throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Mitch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitch throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.

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 Lamar Gordon.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamar Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Gordon throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Paul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gordon. #T1#
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunter takes a step back to recover.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunter tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch. #BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Nice body kick there by Gordon.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter jabs at Gordon's body.
Gordon tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Gordon moved away.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter misses with the body kick
and Gordon counters with a body kick.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Gordon lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunter's cut even more.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gordon.
Hunter slips under a jab from Gordon.
Good exchange - Gordon coming out on top.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunter backs up against the cage.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gordon throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a body kick that stops Hunter in his tracks momentarily.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away. #T1#
Gordon thows a body kick. Hunter tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Gordon cracks Hunter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him? #ROC#Hunter is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
A cross from Gordon lands.#CUT#Paul Hunter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Gordon misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon scores with a kick to the body.
Gordon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Paul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter connects with a right hand. Gordon shakes it off.
Hunter moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Gordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Gordon is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Gordon there.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
Hunter 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.
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Paul Hunter's cut is getting worse.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Gordon scores with a jab.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunter misses with a low kick. #T4#
Gordon takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter ducks right into an uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Paul Hunter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gordon thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Lamar Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
Hunter is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Gordon's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gordon is able to avoid easily.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Gordon throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hunter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Hunter staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Gordon. #T2#
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon slips a straight right by Hunter.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gordon lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Jeez, Paul Hunter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Gordon coming out on top.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Lamar Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Karhu's leg. Karhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu drops his hands momentarily and Gordon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Karhu misses the body punch
and Gordon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Gordon there.
Good leg kick by Gordon.
Gordon with a hook.
Gordon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordon feints a jab promting Karhu to slip. Gordon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karhu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rasmus Karhu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Karhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Gordon cracks Karhu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karhu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him? #ROC#Karhu is rocked!
Gordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Karhu's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gordon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
A relieved looking Lamar 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.

Event: MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaca takes a step back to recover.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Kaca throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Kaca sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Kaca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaca misses the jab.
Gordon moves out of range as Kaca strikes.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaca under the eye.
Kaca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Gordon.
A big left from Gordon misses.
It seemed like Kaca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaca swings widly with a right hand
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Gatot Kaca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Gordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Gordon catches Kaca right on the button with a cross.
Gordon thumps Kaca with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Kaca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaca checks the leg kick.
Kaca throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Kaca slips under a jab from Gordon.
Kaca throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Kaca throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaca misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kaca breaks from the clinch.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gordon moves to clinch but Kaca breaks away
letting Kaca counter with a right hand.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
Kaca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaca cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Kaca avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Kaca takes a shot to the head.
Kaca swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Kaca.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaca's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Kaca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon pushes Kaca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Kaca.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaca backwards.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaca or not. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Kaca prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaca backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaca backwards.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaca misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaca.
Kaca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaca's elbow.
Kaca blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kaca breaks the clinch.
Kaca moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaca throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaca counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon slips a straight right by Kaca.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Kaca moves away and avoids it.
Kaca misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaca misses the target.
Kaca misses with a hook #CL#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Kaca trying to control the position but instead, Gordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaca into the cage.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaca can do to turn this around?
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaca.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon. #T1##BC2#
Kaca breaks from the clinch.
Kaca checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaca misses with a looping right.
Gordon with the inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kaca - just one landing.
Kaca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaca loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Kaca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaca throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Kaca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Kaca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gordon moves out of range as Kaca strikes.
Gordon is looking for a counter combo.
Kaca loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Kaca up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon prevents Kaca from breaking the clinch.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaca misses with the head strike.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaca controls his hands.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kaca fails to land.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Kaca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to work over Kaca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaca throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Kaca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Kaca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
Kaca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaca blocking some punches.
Kaca prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon digs a right hand into Kaca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaca's gas tank. #T4#
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Kaca is breathing heavily.
Kaca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kaca manages to break the clinch.
Kaca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaca swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaca counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon slips a straight right by Kaca.
Gordon motions for Kaca to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Kaca didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Kaca is rocked!
Gordon cracks Kaca's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kaca slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gordon can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Lamar Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klimov.
Gordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Klimov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klimov dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target. #T1#
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Gordon misses.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Gordon slams his shin into Klimov's torso.
Klimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Klimov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3##CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Klimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Gordon lands a right hand. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Klimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klimov backs up against the cage.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klimov throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Klimov throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
As Klimov backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon works the jab nicely.
Gordon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov checks the leg kick.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Klimov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Klimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Klimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klimov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Klimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimov should have avoided that one. #T2#
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Klimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.#KD#
Gordon drops Klimov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klimov looks back up at him and smiles so Gordon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Klimov is rocked!
Gordon with the inside leg kick.
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Klimov slips a jab from Gordon.
As Gordon backs off Klimov throws a huge counter combo but Gordon manages to avoid it all.
Klimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon throws a lazy body kick
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klimov.
Klimov throws a combination. Gordon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target. #CL#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Gordon.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands. #T4#
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon digs a right hand into Klimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klimov's gas tank.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Klimov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Gordon. #T1#
Gordon tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon keeps control of Klimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC2#
Klimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Klimov.
Klimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon throws a monster overhand right that drops Klimov! Gordon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Lamar Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz is looking to clinch.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kluz tries to move into range but Gordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Kluz moved away.
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kluz.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon feints and then cracks Kluz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluz down.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kluz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Gordon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kluz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon lands with a hook. Kluz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Kluz's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.#T3#
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kluz throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluz darts in trying to clinch
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Kluz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.#T4#
Kluz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kluz really felt that one!
Gordon misses with a hook.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Gordon lands a jab to Kluz's midsection.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Kluz needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Kluz saw that one coming.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluz.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kluz throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!#CL#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kluz.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz misses with a body punch.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gordon. #T1#
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Kluz taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Kluz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluz can do to turn this around?
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kluz.
A short right from Kluz on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Kluz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kluz is breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kluz working aggressively here.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Kluz working aggressively here. #T4#
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kluz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kluz.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lamar Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
Kluz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon tests Kluz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Kluz throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Gordon lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluz misses the target.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Gordon lands a left and a right that send Kluz crashing to the mat, dazed. Gordon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Kluz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Gordon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kluz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gordon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Lamar Gordon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.

Event: MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Tsuruta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Gordon defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Gordon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon postures up. #T3#
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon postures up.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Tsuruta feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tsuruta is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tsuruta tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Tsuruta tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tsuruta is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon passes into side.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Tsuruta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gordon jumps into side control!
Tsuruta is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Gordon connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon misses with a left hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
A jab from Gordon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A solid body kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gordon! Tsuruta is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon stared into the camera and said 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Gordon.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks. #CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Gordon lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown blocking some punches. #T2#
Brown misses with a body punch.
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!
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.#BC2#
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Lamar Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown misses with a straight right. #T3#
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Brown thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it #CL2#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon digs a good hook to Brown's body. #T1#
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Gordon lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Gordon waves Brown back to his feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brown! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon took to the microphone: 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.

Event: MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kluz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gordon - the referee stops the clock and Kluz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gordon. Kluz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Kluz didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Kluz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.#BC2#
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz closes the distance but Gordon moves to the side
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kluz really felt that one!
Kluz scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz slips a jab from Gordon.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kluz has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kluz drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Kluz 's knee. #CL#
Kluz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kluz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Kluz's defenses.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.#CL#
Kluz moves into the clinch.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon blocking some punches. #T3#
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Kluz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kluzs head.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land. #BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Kluz seems unphased.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kluz is looking to clinch.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it. #CL#
Kluz drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluz misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's front leg with a kick but Kluz checks it.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Kluz throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Kluz was not able to check.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.#T1#
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.
Gordon connects with a leg kick.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kluz clinches.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluz blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Gordon.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamar Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kluz pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Kluz tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kluz ducks right into an uppercut from Gordon.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon tests Kluz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gordon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kluz wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordon! But no joy.#T4#
Gordon throws a lazy head kick
and Kluz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gordon misses.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluz has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a hook but Kluz avoids it easily.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon thumps Kluz with a low kick.
Gordon connects with the punch.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes Kluz away with a front kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Gordon cracks Kluz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kluz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him? #ROC2#Kluz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gordon. That one must have hurt.
Oh Kluz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks Kluz off balance momentarily.
Gordon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kluz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kluz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!

Event: MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Punter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Punter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punter throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punter misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Punter out cold! What a finish! Gordon is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!

Event: MANDOWN - Test 2
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Leonidas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas takes a shot to the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Leonidas holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Leonidas tries to tie him up. #TD#
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Gordon controls Leonidas momentarily but Leonidas frees himself. #T1#
Leonidas preventing the sweep.
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Leonidas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lamar Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leonidas prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Leonidas's attempts to control the action.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon tries to hold on but Leonidas postures up.
Gordon can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draco Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 Lamar Gordon.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!

Lamar Gordon wins by unanimous decision!

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