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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night Petersburg
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okada 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.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okada 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.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Okada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Okada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okada defends it easily.
Okada tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gordon trying to control the position.
Okada looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Okada is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon tries for a kimura but Okada is defending well.
My spies in The Red Attic inform me that Gordon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working.
Gordon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon fails to move to back control.
Gordon trying to control but Okada is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okada can't escape the position.
Okada wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Okada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon mounts Okada! Really nice guard pass there!
Gordon wants to take Okada's back but he can't do it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Gordon dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Okada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Okada showed some decent athleticism there.
Okada trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Okada keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Okada is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon passes Okada's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Okada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Okada recovers full guard.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okada tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position. #T2#
Okada is working hard here to advance position.
Rick Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Okada wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is pressing down on Okada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okada is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okada sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon is keen to just control but Okada is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Okada is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gordon is tapping! Great win for Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuki Okada!
Yuki Okada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 247
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Baranka cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Baranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Baranka feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Baranka had a free shot at his head there.
Baranka is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baranka can pounce on him.
Baranka connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baranka lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka misses the shot to the body.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baranka can pounce on him.
Baranka scores with a hook.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Baranka and move into the clinch.#T1#
Baranka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baranka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
A combination from Baranka does no damage.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Baranka and move into the clinch.
Baranka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baranka connects with a looping right hand.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!#KD2#
Baranka sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baranka is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baranka lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Baranka! |
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Event:
RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Baranka. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Baranka throws a shot to the body.
Baranka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Baranka.
Baranka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baranka.
Baranka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baranka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Baranka scores with a leg kick.
Baranka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baranka.
A good leg kick by Baranka.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baranka!
Baranka cracks Gordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baranka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka connects with a solid leg kick.
Baranka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Baranka.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Baranka finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baranka.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baranka scores with a hook.
Baranka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Baranka. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Baranka with a nice cross.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Baranka lands a heavy head kick that drops Gordon. The ref tackles Baranka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gordon was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bruno Baranka! |
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Event:
MAX G4
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Colin Deck!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Deck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Deck#SUB2#
Deck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Deck#SUB2#
Deck has an active guard here but Gordon has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Deck actively working from the bottom here.
Deck is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Deck defends it.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Deck is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Deck throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Deck
Deck tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Deck manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Deck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deck is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Deck
Gordon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (11) vs (2) Deck#SUB#
Gordon looking for the RNC.
Deck tries to escape the position.
Gordon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gordon looking to break Deck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Deck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gordon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deck is trying to break free.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Deck defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Deck can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Deck's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Deck is trying to roll into a better position but Gordon has get a rear naked choke and Deck is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Gordon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowe won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Rowe is proving a slippery customer.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rowe with a nice head shot there.
Rowe lands a couple of digs.
Rowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Rowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is breathing heavily.#T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowe gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rowe lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Rowe sits in half guard.
Rowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gordon defending well though.
Rowe is taking a breather. Gordon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowe is working away from the top position though.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowe working Gordon over with strikes.
Rowe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Rowe trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Rowe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Rowe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rowe is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Rowe lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowe lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Rowe thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowe scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Rowe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Rowe throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rowe stands up and waves to Gordon to follow him. #CL2#
Rowe gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gordon fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Rowe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rowe with the ground and pound but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to control.
#SU2#
Rowe gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Rowe is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peter Rowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Rowe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gordon is trying to keep Rowe in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rowe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon trying to hold on to Rowe's head to control him but Rowe postures up.
Rowe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe working the head and body with strikes.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rowe controlling the action here.#T4#
Rowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rowe.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Rowe is controlling well.
Rowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Rowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Rowe connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rowe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowe is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Rowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowe has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Rowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Rowe from controlling successfully.
Rowe stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Rowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Rowe wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowe feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Rowe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowe postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rowe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gordon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rowe manages to get his head free but now Gordon has transitioned to an armbar! Rowe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gordon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Gordon! |
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