Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: AD514
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Raunio connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raunio misses with a looping right.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raunio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Gordon.
Raunio throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Raunio sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Gordon.
Raunio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Raunio pushes him off.
Raunio 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.
Raunio checks a leg kick.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Raunio circles away.
Raunio throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
Raunio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raunio avoids the head kick by Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Raunio pushes him off.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Gordon looks to clinch
enabling Raunio to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Raunio misses with an uppercut.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raunio moves out of range of the body kick.
Raunio throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon loses concentration momentarily and Raunio pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gordon crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Raunio finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rauli Raunio!
A very excited looking Rauli Raunio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papaioanou.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Papaioanou sprawls well.
Gordon takes one on the button.#KD#
Papaioanou cracks Gordon with an uppercut from hell and Gordon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Papaioanou's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Papaioanou finish him?
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard. #SUB#
Papaioanou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Papaioanou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gordon tries to roll over but Papaioanou keeps him under control.
Gordon wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Papaioanou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Papaioanou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Papaioanou is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Papaioanou to get the leverage.
Papaioanou slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon gets full guard.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papaioanou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Papaioanou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou trying to control the position. #SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Papaioanou is keeping the position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papaioanou is really struggling to control Gordon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Papaioanou has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gordon doesn't defend quickly enough and Papaioanou has managed to lock this one up! Can Gordon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Papaioanou on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AD508
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon walks into a left hand.
Gordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.#T1#
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Gordon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Gordon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.#T2#
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming. #T3#
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
That kick from Gordon tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Gordon tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns if he has to take too many more of those.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Good leg kick by Gordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mel Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mel Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon throws a head kick that half lands.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Burns lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns sets himself, and Gordon steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Gordon throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Burns slips under a jab from Gordon.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon tries to clinch
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Burns.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Gordon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gordon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Burns blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns moves forwards but Gordon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gordon. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gordon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gordon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gordon looks to throw a body kick
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.#T4#
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon throws a nice head kick!
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
Burns lands a jab.
Burns with a nice cross.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gordon to the canvas! Gordon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Burns keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: gc 176
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action. #BC#
Perry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Perry.
Gordon pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon keeps control of Perry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
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!
Perry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Perry wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Perry wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Perry takes an elbow to the temple.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Perry prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Perry is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Perry to the mat. #SUB2#
Gordon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Perry frees his head nicely. Oh but Gordon has switched to an armbar! Perry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Ragnarsson punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gordon defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Gordon is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Ragnarsson looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming. #CL2#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the cage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnarsson jabs at Gordon's body.
Ragnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Ragnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Gordon is working Ragnarsson over against the cage.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Ragnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Ragnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Gordon. #BC#
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Ragnarsson's knee but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gordon throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson jabs at Gordon's body.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gordon.
Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson is looking to wear down Gordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Gordon moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face. #T2#
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!
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarsson gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnarsson's brow. #T3#
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Ragnarsson jerks Gordon's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gordon drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ragnarsson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ragnarsson because Gordon was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjorn Ragnarsson waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Punchy tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Punchy avoids it well.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Punchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon clobbers Punchy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Punchy saw that one coming.
Punchy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Punchy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Punchy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Punchy blocks a body shot from Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon digs a right hand into Punchy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punchy's gas tank.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Punchy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchy backwards.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon. #T1#
Punchy blocks an uppercut.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Punchy is looking for a takedown.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon digs a right hand into Punchy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punchy's gas tank.
Punchy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Punchy.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Punchy 's eye.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punchy or not.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Punchy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Punchy blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Punchy is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchy's brow.
Punchy avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Punchy 's eye.
Gordon lands a body punch. #T2#
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Punchy avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punchy.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punchy's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchy's brow.
Punchy avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
A short right from Punchy on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Punchy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Punchy.
Punchy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy. #BC#
Punchy breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Gordon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gordon working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
Punchy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gordon working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Punchy defends easily. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punchy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Punchy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Punchy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Punchy postures up.
Punchy controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Punchy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Punchy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Punchy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Punchy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Punchy won't allow Gordon to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchy defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gordon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Punchy doesn't defend quickly enough and Gordon has managed to lock this one up! Can Punchy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gordon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mel Gordon!
A very excited looking Mel Gordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Trent Punchy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.

Event: gc 172
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Skeet was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Skeet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skeet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skeet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skeet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skeet throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Skeet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Skeet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Skeet.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon takes a swing at Skeet's ribcage but misses.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skeet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skeet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skeet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon throws the left hand but Skeet avoids the punch easily.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skeet as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skeet throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gordon throws a body punch but Skeet moves out of range.
Skeet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon lands with a good body shot.
Skeet throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Skeet thows a left - swing and a miss!
DJ Skeet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Skeet.
Skeet throws a body shot but no joy.
Skeet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skeet.
Gordon scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gordon clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon tries to work over Skeet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skeet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon blocks a body shot from Skeet.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Skeet avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Skeet. #TD#
Gordon has picked Skeet up - he's going for a ride! Gordon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Gordon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skeet is trying to control but can't.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon wants to control but Skeet is keeping him busy.
Skeet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skeet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skeet wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skeet keeps working.
Skeet manages to get to full guard.
Gordon pushing down on Skeet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skeet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skeet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Skeet is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skeet is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Skeet is working away.
Skeet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skeet looking for a sweep. Not yet Skeet, not yet.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Skeet keeps moving.
Skeet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skeet keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Skeet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Skeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Skeet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skeets head.
Skeet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Skeet avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Skeet controls his hands.
Skeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skeet is looking for a takedown.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Skeet misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skeet tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Skeet fails to land. #T1#
Skeet stalling the fight.
Gordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skeet is defending well.
Skeet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Skeet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Skeet's head.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Skeet throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Skeet lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skeet.
Gordon has Skeet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skeet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skeet gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skeet presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skeet lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Skeet.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Skeet.
Gordon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Gordon misses with some punches.
Skeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skeet lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Skeet prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skeet.
Skeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon is working for takedown but Skeet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skeet lands a nice elbow.
DJ Skeet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Skeet - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Skeet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skeet. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Skeet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Skeet.
Skeet digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Skeet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gordon to his knees! Skeet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Skeet!
A very excited looking DJ Skeet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AD488: To the Future
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Jones wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Gordon looks to clinch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gordon wants to clinch.#T1#
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Gordon 's knee.
Jab by Gordon.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Gordon lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gordon moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones 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 pâté.
Gordon scores with a hook.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Gordon swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Achilles Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Achilles Jones has been cut.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage. #T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Jones.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gordon is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mel Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Mel Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: gc 167
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gordon! Rodgers lets Gordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand from hell and Gordon is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
A less than humble Andy Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Gordon checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gordon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Rutten circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Handsome Rutten has been cut.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Rutten's head back.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Gordon throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Gordon wants to clinch
and Rutten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gordon's knee momentarily.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gordon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Handsome Rutten's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Mel Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.#CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Rutten is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Gordon misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gordon if he has to take too many more of those.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Rutten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutten!
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rutten. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon wants to clinch.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gordon thinking.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Rutten misses. #CL#
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutten avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutten gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rutten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Gordon is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Rutten 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.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Rutten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gordon.#CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutten jabs at Gordon's body.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Rutten takes it in his stride.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Rutten scores with a body shot.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutten takes a step back to recover.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Gordon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Rutten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Gordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Gordon's knee but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutten connects with the punch.
Gordon is looking to score with low kicks.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rutten lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutten lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Rutten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Rutten up against the cage.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Rutten works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutten avoids the damage to the body.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Handsome Rutten.
I think Rutten 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Blade cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Nice combo by Gordon! Oh, that's hurt him - Blade falls to the canvas and Gordon follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU2#
Gordon stands up and beckons Blade to his feet. #CL2#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Blade against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
I was talking to Blade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade. #T1#
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Blade gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon pushes Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries a body shot but Blade blocks it. #T2#
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Blade.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Blade.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon presses Blade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade lands a left hand.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blade cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
A hook to the body from Blade.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blade's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blade.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Blade lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Blade manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Blade.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Blade back into the cage.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gordon tries to pull guard but Blade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade misses with the head strike.
A short right from Blade.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Blade lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Blade.
Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Blade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
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!
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordon drops to his knees and Blade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
An out of breath Jake Blade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD471: 22th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gordon tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mubango misses the jab.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Mubango digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Mubango staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mubango.
Mubango works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Mubango keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mubango has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mubango works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Mubango catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon tries to clinch but Mubango moves out of range.
Mubango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon wants to clinch.#T1#
Mubango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mubango's calf.
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
and Mubango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mubango lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Mubango swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Mubango tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Mubango shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gordon is trying to defend but Mubango finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Mubango sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Gordon tries to roll over but Mubango keeps him under control.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mubango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mubango trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well.
Mubango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gordon is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Mubango is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Mubango lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Mubango there.
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mubango working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mubango is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mubango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon trying to hold on to Mubango's head to control him but Mubango postures up.
Mubango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mubango winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gordon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mubango from advancing position.
Gordon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MM eh Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Mubango working Gordon over with strikes. #SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Mubango wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position. #T4#
Mubango has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon is in a horrible position here. Mubango smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mubango lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mubango putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mubango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mubango misses with the combination.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mubango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Mubango lands a strong strike to the head of Gordon. That's dazed him! Mubango looking to finish here. Gordon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mubango lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Gordon pushes Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Gordon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Esposito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.#BC2#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon lands a head kick. Esposito smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Esposito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esposito is in Gordon's guard.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.
Esposito 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.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Esposito isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #ES#
Gordon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Gordon tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Esposito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Esposito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esposito.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito 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.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Esposito throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito.
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Esposito counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face as Esposito controls the position.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito working the ground and pound.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon has hold of Esposito's hands but Esposito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Esposito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Gordon connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Esposito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Esposito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gordon misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon moves out of range as Esposito strikes.#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
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!
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow. #BC2#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Javier Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Gordon. #T2#
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito avoiding damage.
Darby Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Esposito slowing the pace effectively.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land. #T4#
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito blocks a body shot from Gordon. #TD#
Gordon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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#
Esposito tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Esposito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon wants to stand but Esposito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Esposito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gordon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.#TD2#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Esposito. #T3#
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Esposito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gordon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Esposito uses it to pass to side control.
Esposito taking a breather here.
Esposito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esposito cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Esposito takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Gordon to pass into mount.
Esposito controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito feints the counter takedown.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon scores with a nice right hand.
Gordon throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Esposito counters with a low kick, right behind Gordon 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Esposito as Gordon shoots in.
Esposito unleashes a big counter combination but Gordon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Esposito misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Esposito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Esposito passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito not doing much here. #T2#
Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Esposito slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Esposito has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Esposito isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Esposito controlling the pace for now.
Esposito scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esposito avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Esposito controlling from the full mount.
Javier Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Esposito controlling his opponent.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Esposito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters with a leg kick.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Esposito feints a counter leg kick.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Esposito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gordon regains guard. #SUB#
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esposito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Esposito 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. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Esposito cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gordon looking for subs off his back but Esposito has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esposito moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that! #T3#
Esposito content just to control the position here.
Gordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
Esposito tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon tries to hold on but Esposito pushes him away.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Esposito maintains control.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Esposito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esposito controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon can't escape the position.
Esposito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esposito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
Javier Esposito is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pete on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Pete swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pete is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Pete looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pete.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pete lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Pete lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Pete misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pete.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pete.
Pete stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Gordon working aggressively here.
Pete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Pete lands a nice elbow.
Pete scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Pete.
Pete misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Pete as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Pete there.
Gordon swings widly with a right hand
and Pete makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon misses with a combination
and Pete counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands with a kick to the temple. Pete shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pete takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon slips a jab from Pete.
Gordon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Pete looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pete throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pete is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Pete throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Pete shakes him off and moves away.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
Pete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pete is out of range. #T3#
Gordon cracks the inside of Pete's front leg.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pete scores with the left hand. Gordon knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
Pete throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Pete displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
An attempted straight right counter from Pete misses the target.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pete circles away.
Pete lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gordon looks to move away, Pete throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Gordon jabs Pete right on the nose. Pete blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pete counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon takes a swing at Pete's ribcage but misses.
Gordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pete. Pete circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Pete avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Pete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pete moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pete moves out of range of the strikes.
Pete was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Pete counters with a nice right hand that sends Gordon toppling to the canvas! Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pete finish him?!
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Pete finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Mel Gordon's cut even more.
Pete keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Gordon forces Pete back against the cage and clinches.
Pete avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Pete lands a left hand.
Pete lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye. #BC#
Pete manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pete listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Mel Gordon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Pete does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Texas Pete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Gordon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Pete misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pete on the side of the head.
Pete misses with a straight right.
Pete backing away here, and Gordon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pete has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Pete throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pete throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon tries to clinch but Pete is having none of it.
Pete avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pete takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gordon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon slips under a jab.#T1#
Gordon throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
Gordon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordon tries to land a body kick
and Pete counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Pete as he checks the leg kick.
Pete was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pete.
Gordon throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
Pete was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Texas Pete is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon tries to clinch but Pete moves away
and Pete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Pete blocks the body kick.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete lands with a good body shot.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pete is looking to counter punch.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
It looked like Pete wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pete circles away. #KD#
Pete lands a big uppercut and Gordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gordon looks OK. Pete waves Gordon back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Pete.
Gordon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gordon misses with a hook. Pete ducked under it nicely.
Pete misses with an uppercut.
Gordon lands a high kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Gordon misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pete misses its target.
Gordon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Pete counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gordon! Pete lets Gordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pete lands a body shot.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pete takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Pete throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pete throws out the jab.
Gordon slips under a jab from Pete.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pete on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pete throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Pete lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
Mel Gordon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pete connects with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Texas Pete!
After winning the bout, Texas Pete thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unz wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Unz Unz has been cut.#TD#
Unz is trying to trip Gordon. He has hold of a leg but Gordon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Unz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet. #SUB2#
Unz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unz has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gordon has his foot on Unz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unz works his way back into a safe position though.
Unz passes into half guard.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Unz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Unz seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Unz 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 Unz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Unz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Unz has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control but Unz postures up. #SUB2#
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Unz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Unz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unz has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Unz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unz is one step ahead there.
Unz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Unz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unz defends well.#SUB#
Unz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Unz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Unz drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Unz off! Unz jumps back into Gordon's guard.
We've been hearing that Unz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Unz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Unz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon wants to stand but Unz is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gordon working for a triangle but Unz defends it easily.
Unz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon is trying to keep Unz in close.
Unz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Unz won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
Unz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES2#
Gordon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gordon. That one must have hurt.
Unz slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mel Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Unz Unz'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#
No luck for Unz with that takedown attempt.
Unz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unz takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Unz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Unz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon tries to bench press Unz off him but Unz keeps the position. #SUB#
Unz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unz's best efforts.#T1#
Unz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unz Unz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Gordon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Unz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Unz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Unz counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Gordon sneaks out the side door and pushes Unz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unz keeps the fight on the outside.
Unz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Unz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Unz avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon scores with a hook.#T2##TD#
Unz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Unz throws a big elbow that misses.
Unz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Unz is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Unz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon trying to control here. #SUB#
Unz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Unz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Unz is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Unz seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Unz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a triangle but Unz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Unz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Unz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Unz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
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. #REVB##SUB#
Unz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Unz looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Gordon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Unz controls his leg.
Unz gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Unz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB#
Unz 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. #SUB#
Unz 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Unz Unz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Unz down.
Unz dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Unz darts in looking for a takedown but Gordon gets double underhooks and turns Unz into the cage.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Unz pushes him away.#CL2#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Unz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unz backwards.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unz Unz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Unz jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unz is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Unz's ribcage. Unz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Unz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unz's defenses.
Unz tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Unz drops back down to his feet.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Unz in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Unz is rocked!
Gordon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unz to his knees! Gordon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mel Gordon!
A victorious Mel Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blade's sensitive parts.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Blade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordon.
Gordon slips under a jab from Blade.#CL2#
Gordon clinches up with Blade and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gordon has clasped his hands together around Blade's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blade tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gordon is working to tighten his grip on Blade's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blade has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gordon is really squeezing tight and eventually Blade passes out! Gordon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Altare.
Gordon throws a head kick but Altare moves out of range.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Altare moves into the clinch.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
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 working aggressively here.
Altare avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Altare has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Gordon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Altare shrugs off.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altare.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Altare working aggressively here.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Altare takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Altare avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Altare avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land. #BC2#
Altare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Altare moved away.
Altare wants to counter the offense by Gordon and move into the clinch position.
Altare tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Altare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Altare's legs. #CL2#
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Altare takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Altare leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare is working Gordon over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Altare is defending well for now.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mel Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Altare tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
Altare blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
A short right from Altare.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Altare blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Altare.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Altare.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare throws a big uppercut that drops Gordon! More strikes from Altare and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon lies dazed against the cage as Altare celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Altare waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: gc148
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bale.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Bale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Bale throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon cracks the inside of Bale's front leg.
Bale scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
Bale connects with a body shot.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon tries a quick counter leg kick but Bale is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Bale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.#CL2#
Gordon pushes Bale up against the cage in a clinch.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bale has his back to the cage.
Gordon prevents Bale from breaking the clinch.
Bale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Gordon prevents Bale from breaking the clinch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bale.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Bale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bale is trying to break free.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bale fails to land.
Gordon tries a body shot but Bale blocks it. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bale slips under a jab.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale tries to move into range but Gordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tony Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Bale had a free shot at his head there.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Bale's head.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon works on Bale's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Bale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bale manages to avoid it.
Gordon checks a low kick from Bale.#CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bale takes a shot to the head.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bale in his tracks for a moment.
Bale working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Gordon tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
Bale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bale is trying to stall.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bale's defenses. #CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is getting worse.
Bale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Bale blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon pushes Bale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bale.
Bale misses with a body punch.
Bale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Bale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bale wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bale gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bale in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Bale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bale's brow.
Nice elbow from Gordon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Templar keeps the fight on the outside.
Templar shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Templar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Templar presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Templar avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Templar looking to slow down the pace here.
Templar takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templar avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Templar shrugs off.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Templar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Templar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon digs a good hook to Templar's body.
Templar throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Gordon throws a hook but Templar blocks it.
Templar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon throws a big counter head kick but Templar avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Templar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Templar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mel Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Templar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Templar connects with a body shot.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Templar keeps it at a distance.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Templar dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Templar's head and hops out.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Templar.
Gordon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gordon throws the kick towards the body but Templar avoids it.
Gordon tries to bum rush Templar with a series of wild strikes but Templar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templar.#T2#
Templar moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Templar circles away quickly and effectively.
Templar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick.
Templar dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templar's calf.#TD#
Templar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Templar is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templar with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Templar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Templar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Templar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Templar stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Templar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Templar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Templar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Templar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Templar is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Templar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Templar passes into side control.
Templar controls the position from side control.
Templar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working. #T4#
Templar landing a few strikes.
Templar scores with punches from side control.
Gordon can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Templar scoring with punches from side control.
Gordon looking for a sweep but Templar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Templar lands a nice shot to the head.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon thumps Templar with a low kick.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
Templar misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Templar misses.
Templar tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar 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.
Templar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Templar walks into a left hand.
Templar shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Templar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Templar throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Templar connects with a looping right hand.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Templar attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Gordon pushes Templar up against the cage in a clinch.
Templar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Templar jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Templar around his waist. Templar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Templar pulls guard effortlessly.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Templar 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 trying to control here. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for subs from the bottom but Templar mounts him!
Templar working Gordon over with strikes here. #T2#
Templar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Templar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Templar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Templar scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
Gordon is desperately trying to improve his position but Templar has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon tries to hold on but Templar pushes him away.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Templar isn't that keen on the idea.
Templar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gordon's face. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Templar.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon wants to control but Templar is having none of it.
Gordon tries to buck Templar off but he can't manage it.
Templar lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Templar looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Templar isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Templar finish him?
Gordon taking shots to the head.
Gordon is desperately trying to improve his position but Templar has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Templar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gordon is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Templar controlling the position easily from mount.
Templar working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Templar landing strikes from the mount and Gordon is in trouble!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Templar landing punches.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon wants to control but Templar is having none of it.
Templar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Templar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Templar is in Gordon's guard.#SUB2#
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Templar 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.#SUB2#
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar distracts Gordon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Templar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Templar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Templar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Templar lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Templar is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Templar works over Gordon with some ground and pound from guard.
Templar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Templar stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Templar defends easily.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Templar distracts Gordon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Templar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Templar landing with the ground and pound.
Templar is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Templar uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Templar wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Templar off and has taken his back!
Templar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Templar is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Templar is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to stand but Templar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Templar looking for a sweep. Not yet Templar, not yet. #SU2#
Gordon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Templar, up you get!
Templar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
Gordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
Wesley Templar's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Gordon wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Templar moved out of range.
Templar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Templar.
Gordon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Gordon rushes Templar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Templar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Templar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Templar jumps into guard, dragging Gordon to the mat. #SU2#
Gordon stands up from Templar's guard - Gordon perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Templar, pushing him back against the cage.
Templar fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mel Gordon.
I think Gordon 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: gc145
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Smith wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Gordon cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Gordon dances in with a quick combination. Smith is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gordon snaps Smith's head back. Smith stumbles backwards against the cage. Gordon steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smith's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smith just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but The Terror Of The Island slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
The Terror Of The Island defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Terror Of The Island.
Gordon tries to clinch but The Terror Of The Island moves away
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Terror Of The Island staying out of range there.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Terror Of The Island has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from The Terror Of The Island finds it's way through Gordon's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Brennan Gordon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Terror Of The Island works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
The Terror Of The Island scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program