PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordan has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Josh Jameson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gordan
vs
Jameson

190 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

198 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Gordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gordan tries to sprawl but Jameson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gordan is refusing to be controlled, as Jameson sits in half guard.
Gordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jameson.
Gordan is doing well to control the position and prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.
Gordan is refusing to be controlled, as Jameson sits in half guard.
Gordan trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Gordan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Jameson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Gordan.
Ralph Gordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jameson forces Gordan back against the cage and clinches.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordan walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordan as he jumps to the side.
Ralph Gordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jameson.
Jameson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson wants to clinch up but Gordan keeps it at a distance.
Jameson avoids the head kick by Gordan.
Gordan throws a hook but Jameson blocks it.
Gordan connects with a crisp jab.
Gordan catches Jameson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Josh Jameson has been cut.

Jameson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gordan is trying to defend but Jameson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordan is breathing heavily.
Jameson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Gordan is having none of it.
It looks like Jameson is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gordan is not content to let Jameson control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Jameson.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Gordan shows good takedown defense.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
Gordan misses with a straight right.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gordan connects with a solid leg kick.

Gordan gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordan pulls guard.
Gordan keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Gordan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jameson's guard.
Gordan throwing strikes from guard but Jameson blocks nicely.
Gordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jameson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jameson trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gordan stays in close to Jameson's body and controls the position.

Ralph Gordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Gordan.
Gordan thuds his right hand into Jameson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Gordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gordan stands and steps away. Jameson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Gordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Jameson'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.

Gordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameson circles away.
Jameson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordan tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Gordan sprawls well.
Gordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
Jameson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jameson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameson.
Ralph Gordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jameson.
Gordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jameson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordan with a jab.
Gordan shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.

Jameson feints and as Gordan raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Gordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gordan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jameson defends it easily.
Josh Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jameson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to stand but Gordan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gordan keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jameson manages to get himself to full guard.

Gordan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jameson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gordan to the mat! Gordan manages to get full guard.

Gordan looking for a guillotine here but Jameson defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson trying to control but Gordan is working from the bottom.

Josh Jameson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to control the position.
Gordan is stalling in the full guard.
Jameson pulls Gordan in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Jameson.
Gordan throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordan throws a leg kick

and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordan keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Jameson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Gordan scores with a four punch combination!

Jameson shoots in and bounces Gordan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jameson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordan looking to control.
Jameson throwing strikes but missing.
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gordan is proving hard to escape from.
Gordan being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Jameson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Jameson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Jameson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jameson works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordan holds of for dear life.
Gordan has given up his back here.
Jameson is riding his opponent, not letting Gordan buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordan breaks Jameson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet but Gordan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jameson is working an open guard so Gordan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gordan throws a hook to the side of Jameson's head but Jameson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jameson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jameson is in Gordan's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Jameson tries to stand but Gordan is controlling from the bottom.

Gordan pushes Jameson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gordan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordan has a closed guard, preventing Jameson from standing up.
Gordan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jameson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Jameson!