PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get ready to roll. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Herman
vs
Gordon

196 cm
24
248 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Herman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gordon regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Herman is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herman stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gordon's shoulder. That is not cool.

Herman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Herman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herman scores with punches from side control.
Herman 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.
Herman is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Herman controls the position.
Herman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dave Herman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gordon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gordon is in Herman's guard.
Gordon looks gassed!
Herman pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Herman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herman tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Hank Gordon has been cut.
Gordon can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Herman.

Herman looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordon defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Herman working the ground and pound effectively.
Herman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

The cut above Hank Gordon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Herman!
Dave Herman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told him i was gonna whoop that ass, i told him. Now give me a spot in the upcoming Tournament Dawg Pound i do believe i deserve it. All the other fighters in this tourney better watch out cause it's Pee-Wee Time.'.