Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabel jabs at Gordon's body.#T1#
Sabel lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabel as he connects with a hook.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sabel sprawls and moves away.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sabel lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Sabel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Gordon throws a series of punches but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Sabel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabel.
Sabel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Sabel blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon attempts a counter takedown but Sabel avoids it well and moves away.
Sabel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sabel finds it's target.#CL#
Gordon clinches up with Sabel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head. #BC2#
Sabel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sabel is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Sabel dominated that round.
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#
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabel, as that shot connected.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sabel lands a jab.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
Sabel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gordon is able to avoid easily.
Sabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gordon's hands.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Sabel misses.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabel scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands a head shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Sabel.#T3#
Sabel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Sabel cracks Gordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sabel finish him? #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Sabel misses the jab.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Sabel sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sabel is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabel throws an overhand right that drops Gordon like a sack of potatoes! Sabel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Gordon misses.
Khattab throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Khattab misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Umar Khattab has been cut.
Khattab takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Gordon lands a big right hand that sends Khattab crashing to the mat! Gordon stays standing though and waves Khattab back to his feet!#ROC#Khattab is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Khattab is just out of range.
Khattab is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Khattab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khattab seems to have recovered his senses.
Khattab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Khattab clinches up against the cage.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Khattab jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Khattab can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khattabs head.
Khattab tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Khattab back against the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Khattab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Khattab controls the action.
Gordon stops a takedown attempt from Khattab.
Noah Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Khattab.#T2#
Khattab blocks an uppercut.
Gordon is trying to drag Khattab to the mat but Khattab just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khattab 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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Khattab uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khattab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khattab uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Khattab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Khattab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khattab. #TD#
Gordon has picked Khattab up - he's going for a ride! Gordon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Khattab recovers full guard.
Khattab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Khattab's brow.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khattab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon won't allow Khattab to sweep him here.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khattab seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Khattab is keeping the position.
Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umar Khattab'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#
Khattab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Khattab looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but Khattab just gets out of the way.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Khattab moved out of range.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Umar Khattab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khattab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. Khattab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khattab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Khattab drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to drag Khattab to the mat but Khattab just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Khattab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Khattab circles away.
Khattab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khattab misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Gordon cracks Khattab with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khattab looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him? #CL2#
Khattab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon dips a shoulder and cracks Khattab with a mighty uppercut! Khattab falls back against the cage and Gordon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khattab 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 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Salar pushes him away.
Salar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salar misses with an uppercut.
Salar scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Salar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Salar misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salar counters with a straight right hand.
Salar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Salar lands a slapping body shot.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Salar had a free shot at his head there.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salar misses with a straight left.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salar scrambles back to his feet.
Salar works the jab nicely.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Salar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Salar.
Salar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Salar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Salar cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Salar lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon tries to bum rush Salar with a series of wild strikes but Salar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Salar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Salar lands an overhand right.
Del Salar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Salar.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Salar shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Salar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Gordon cracks Salar with a solid left hand.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Salar wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salar seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salar has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is working Salar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Salar's brow.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Salar's guard.
Gordon stops Salar from standing up.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Del Salar 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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Del Salar is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Salar didn't see that one coming.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Salar counters with a nice uppercut.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Salar. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Salar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salar.
Salar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Salar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Salar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gordon misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Salar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noah Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salar dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Salar holding on.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat. #T2#
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salar down.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Salar is trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Salar is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Salar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Salar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salar defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon prevents Salar from improving his position.#T3#
Gordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salar pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salar is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Salar has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Salar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Salar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
A nice side step and Gordon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salar digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Salar as Gordon shoots in.
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salar rather than just go for the knockout.
Salar lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Salar.
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 Del Salar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gordon tries to move into range but Salar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salar slips a straight right by Gordon.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salar cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Salar's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Salar pushes him off.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Salar jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Salar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Salar scores with a nice head shot.
Salar misses with a straight right.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Salar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Salar.
Salar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salar cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
Salar lands with a cross.
Salar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Salar misses with a body shot.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Gordon.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salar catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Salar lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Salar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Salar throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Salar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Salar. Beautiful body shot.
Salar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a takedown
enabling Salar to counter with a crisp jab.
Salar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gordon looks to move away, Salar throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Salar scores with a nice strike.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Del Salar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Salar!
Our winner, Del Salar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Kimura takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon tests Kimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gordon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kimura's head.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gordon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Kimura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gordon was covering up waiting for the punch and Kimura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Kimura pushing down on Gordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
Gordon is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount. #T2#
Kimura is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gordon is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Gordon is not content to let Kimura control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordon is not content to let Kimura control the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura is looking to stall here but Gordon recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Kimura shoots in.#CL2#
Kimura gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gordon breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Kimura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordon to the ground. Kimura is now in Gordon's guard.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gordon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura 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. #SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Gordon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gordon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gordon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Gordon with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masahiko Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masahiko Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Gordon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kimura doesn't seem phased though.
Gordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Kimura. #CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.#BC#
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a jab.
Kimura fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Noah Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Kimura darts in and clinches Gordon up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gordon wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kimura 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. #T3#
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kimura looking to control. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 62: Hunter v Almeda
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kimura has managed to clinch.
Gordon stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura tries to score a body lock takedown but Gordon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Noah Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.#TD#
Gordon has clasped his hands together around Kimura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. #REVB#
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura 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. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Gordon is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Gordon is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gordon tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kimura has hold of Gordon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gordon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kimura cranks the arm and Gordon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gordon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Masahiko Kimura!

Event: UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Gordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliveira's half guard.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon lands a couple of digs.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #T1#
Gordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira 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.
Gordon 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.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio 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.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gordon manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
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#
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gordon landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Gordon is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Oliveira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there! #T3#
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira raining down shots from the mount!
Oliveira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oliveira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there. #T4#
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Gordon has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Gordon has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gordon throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Oliveira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Gordon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gordon trying to control but Oliveira postures up. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira is nestled in close to Gordon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliveira working Gordon over with strikes.
Oliveira drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Gordon scores with strikes from the back.
Gordon landing with strikes.
Oliveira tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diablo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gordon lands a shot to the head. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Gordon scoring with big shots to the body. Oliveira is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Oliveira was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 45: Smith v Tochukwu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by McGarvey misses #TD2#
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGarvey won't be happy with that.
Gordon trying to control the action but McGarvey is working from the bottom.
Gordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGarvey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gordon.
Gordon misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGarvey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gordon cracks McGarvey with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
McGarvey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGarvey can't do much from the bottom here.
McGarvey is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is putting a hurting on McGarvey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
McGarvey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#McGarvey is rocked!
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh McGarvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A big shot lands for Gordon! That's hurt McGarvey! Will he recover? Gordon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!
In defeat, Stephen McGarvey stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not fair on me, i have a learning disability an all that, you know..'.

Event: UCF 27: Jones v Jones
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon stalling the fight.
Come on Gordon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Steele tries to tie him up.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon stalling the fight.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Steele is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Gordon. #T1#
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele trying to stall but Gordon improves his position.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Steele.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele letting Gordon take a breather here.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Steele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Steele blocks a body shot from Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gordon. #T3#
Steele is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Steele tries to tie him up.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Gordon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steele struggling a bit here.
Steele trying his best to control but Gordon has mounted him.
Gordon lands a couple of good shots and Steele has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gordon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Steele hold on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele trying to control the action but Gordon just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gordon. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Steele grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Steele hold on?! Gordon is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gordon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steele trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Steele.
Steele trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The referee is taking a good look at Steele as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gordon!
Gordon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Steele tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noah Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Steele wants to stall.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Steele.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele wants to stall. #T1#
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gordon.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Gordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Gordon presses Steele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The referee calls for Gordon to work.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Gordon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steele up against the cage.#BC#
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Steele.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Steele.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Gordon tries to tie him up.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele trying to stall but Gordon improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Steele tries to tie him up.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Steele taking a breather.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
A short left from Gordon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Gordon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon stalling.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Gordon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Steele trying to control here.
Steele is trying to control but Gordon passes into side control!
Steele can't do much from the bottom here.
Steele taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Steele can't do much from the bottom here.
Steele is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gordon working away.
Steele tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Steele wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Steele taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon working the ground and pound.
Steele can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Steele sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steele is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Steele trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon working over Steele with some ground and pound. Steele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steele trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon working Steele over with strikes.
Steele is trying to control but Gordon manages to pass to mount!
Steele 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele taking shots to the head.
Jaxon Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noah Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC# Steele is rocked!
Steele tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Steele! More shots from Gordon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Louis misses with a left hand
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Louis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Louis tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Louis lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Louis misses with a hook.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordon's head.
Gordon slips under a jab from Louis.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Louis - just one landing.
Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
We've been told by Louis's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.
Louis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louis looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon blocks a jab.
Louis misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.#T3#
Louis cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon misses with a body punch
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Louis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Louis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a body shot. #TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Louis to the ground. Gordon is now in Louis's guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon works over Louis with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon cracks Louis with a solid left hand.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Louis tries to get out of the position.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon with a nice head shot there.
Louis wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Louis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louis throws out the jab.
Louis jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Louis!
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Louis rather than just go for the knockout.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Louis dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Louis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gordon misses. #T1#
Gordon misses with a hook
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Louis defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Louis is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Louis's guard.
Louis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR##SUB#
Louis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Louis's head.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
Gordon prevents Louis from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Louis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon prevents Louis from improving his position.
Gordon lands strikes from half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Louis is keeping him busy.
Louis has hold of Gordon's hands but Gordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Louis is rocked!
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Louis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Gordon is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Louis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gordon fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Louis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gordon! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Slim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Slim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Slim there.#CL2#
Slim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Slim.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slim.
Slim pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slim misses with some punches.
Slim 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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Slim avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage. #T1#
Slim misses with a punch on the inside.
Slim blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Slim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon presses Slim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slim.
Slim lands with a left to the head.
Slim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slim landing knees to the head.
Slim looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Slim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slim misses with the head strike.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon presses Slim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slims head. #T2#
Slim has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Slim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Slim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slim looks winded!
Gordon pushes Slim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slim misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Gordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slim can't fight it off and eventually Gordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Slim looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Slim wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him. #T3#
Gordon distracts Slim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Slim's brow.
Slim wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon trying to control but Slim is working from the bottom.
Slim wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
Slim is wriggling around but Gordon manages to pass to half guard.
Gordon prevents Slim from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to Slim's temple.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Slim kicks Gordon off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Slim. #T4#
Slim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
Slim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gordon.
Slim misses with a body punch
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Slim moved out of range nicely.
Slim throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon dives in and grabs Slim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slim pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
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#
Slim ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Slim throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Slim scores with a jab.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gordon takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Slim has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A punch lands to the side of Slim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbados Slim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slim. #T1#
Slim throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Barbados Slim's cut even more.#CL2#
Slim moves into the clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slim 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Slim connects with a knee to the head.
Slim throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries a body shot but Slim blocks it.
Gordon gets through Slim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Slim.
Barbados Slim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Slim struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slim with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Slim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slim.
Slim is breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slim throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Slim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Slim's head.
Slim prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slim up against the cage.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slim misses with a knee to the head.
Gordon trying to control the position but instead, Slim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gordon into the cage.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Slim controls the action. #T3#
Slim tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Slim swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slim misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gordon.#BC#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Slim takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses. #T4##CL2#
Slim darts in and clinches Gordon up against the cage.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Slim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Slim looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Slim misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim misses with some punches.
Gordon presses Slim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slim or not.
Slim misses with a knee strike.
Slim misses with some punches.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slim throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon sizes up Slim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slim throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon is in close to Slim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordon is controlling him.
Slim keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #T1#
Gordon works over Slim with some ground and pound from guard.
Slim wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon is working Slim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Slim pushes Gordon off and gets back to his feet.
Slim throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gordon counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Slim closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slim throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Slim looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon avoiding damage as Slim throws knees to the body. #T2#
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Slim is rocked!
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Slim is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Slim letting Gordon take a breather here.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slim.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Slim.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Slim seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slim misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon taking a breather.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slim tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Slim misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slim slips a jab and a cross from Gordon. #T3#
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slim misses with the combination.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Slim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slim backs up against the cage. #CUT#The cut above Barbados Slim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Slim.
Barbados Slim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slim misses the body punch
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Slim cracks Gordon with a good jab.#T4#
Slim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Slim.
Slim misses with a combination
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbados Slim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon moves out of range as Slim strikes.
Slim lands with an uppercut that bounces Gordon off the cage and back into range.
Slim misses with a hook
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slim staying out of range there.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Slim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slim 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barbados Slim!
Barbados Slim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noah Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1#
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gordon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jackson wakes up just in time to hear Gordon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Gordon!

Event: MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Gordon distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Gordon is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Gordon is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon 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.
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gordon is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gordon in his half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gordon in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordon is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Gordon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Gordon in close trying to recover. Gordon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Primushenetskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Primushenetskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Primushenetskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Primushenetskiy throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Primushenetskiy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Primushenetskiy throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primushenetskiy scores with a body shot.
Primushenetskiy tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Primushenetskiy.
The fighters circling - Primushenetskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A left lands for Primushenetskiy.#CL2#
Primushenetskiy has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch. #BC2#
Primushenetskiy breaks from the clinch.
Primushenetskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Primushenetskiy as he avoids it easily.
Primushenetskiy lands a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Primushenetskiy lands an overhand right.
Primushenetskiy connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Primushenetskiy.
Gordon slips under a jab from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primushenetskiy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matvii Primushenetskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Primushenetskiy jabs at Gordon's body.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Primushenetskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Primushenetskiy defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Primushenetskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Primushenetskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Primushenetskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matvii Primushenetskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon slowing the pace effectively.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon presses Primushenetskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Primushenetskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon just leaning against Primushenetskiy, taking a breather.
Primushenetskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Primushenetskiy controls the action.
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Primushenetskiy misses with some punches.
Primushenetskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Primushenetskiy backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Primushenetskiy into the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Primushenetskiy or not.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Primushenetskiy keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Primushenetskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Primushenetskiy manages to break the clinch.
Primushenetskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Primushenetskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Primushenetskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Primushenetskiy tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Primushenetskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Primushenetskiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvii Primushenetskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Primushenetskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Primushenetskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Primushenetskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Primushenetskiy misses with a straight right.
Primushenetskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy 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.#CL#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Primushenetskiy back into the cage.
Primushenetskiy pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Primushenetskiy backwards.
Primushenetskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.#T1#
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primushenetskiy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Primushenetskiy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon taking a breather.
Gordon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Primushenetskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon is pushing Primushenetskiy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon avoiding damage.
Primushenetskiy tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primushenetskiy stalling against the cage.
Noah Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Primushenetskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Primushenetskiy misses with some punches.
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!
Primushenetskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Primushenetskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon pushes Primushenetskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primushenetskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy. #T3#
Primushenetskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon pushes Primushenetskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Primushenetskiy misses with the head strike.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Primushenetskiy.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Primushenetskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Primushenetskiy with a hook.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Primushenetskiy breaks from the clinch.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Primushenetskiy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Primushenetskiy throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Primushenetskiy feints a jab promting Gordon to slip. Primushenetskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gordon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primushenetskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Primushenetskiy takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Primushenetskiy throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Primushenetskiy is avoiding it.
Primushenetskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Primushenetskiy manages to avoid it.
Primushenetskiy misses the jab.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Primushenetskiy misses with a right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvii Primushenetskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Primushenetskiy dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Primushenetskiy's waist but Primushenetskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side. #CL#
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primushenetskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primushenetskiy lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primushenetskiy. #T1#
Primushenetskiy blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Primushenetskiy.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Primushenetskiy's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Primushenetskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow. #T2#
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy is working Gordon over against the cage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Primushenetskiy.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Primushenetskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands. #BC2#
Primushenetskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Primushenetskiy has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Primushenetskiy.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
A short uppercut from Primushenetskiy. #T3#
Primushenetskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Primushenetskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Primushenetskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Primushenetskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Primushenetskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon is trying to stall.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Primushenetskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Primushenetskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Primushenetskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Primushenetskiy slips under a jab.
Gordon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Primushenetskiy to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon blocks a jab.#T4#
Gordon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Primushenetskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Primushenetskiy. Gordon shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Primushenetskiy sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordon lands with a hook. Primushenetskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Primushenetskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primushenetskiy with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matvii Primushenetskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Primushenetskiy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvii Primushenetskiy!

Event: MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1#
Jacquinot misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gordon counters with a takedown into side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Jacquinot is working from the bottom.
Jacquinot wants to get back to his feet but Gordon drags him back down.
Jacquinot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Jacquinot taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon landing a few strikes.
Gordon working the ground and pound.
Gordon wants to control but Jacquinot is keeping him busy.
Gordon 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.#T1#
Jacquinot wants to get back to his feet.
Jacquinot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Jacquinot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gordon lands an elbow.
Gordon working the head with strikes.
Gordon is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gordon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jacquinot! #T2#
The referee warns Jacquinot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gordon landing strikes from the mount and Jacquinot is in trouble! #ROC#Jacquinot is rocked!
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 heavy shot. That's hurt Jacquinot! Gordon sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jacquinot and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fresco.
Fresco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fresco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Quinton Fresco has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Fresco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fresco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fresco misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Fresco has managed to clinch.
Fresco prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Fresco has him pressed against the cage.
Fresco tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gordon looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Fresco tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Fresco drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Fresco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Fresco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ROC2#Fresco is rocked!
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fresco's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

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