PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein - Ich Will!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gordon
vs
Olov Hermansson

181 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Hermansson sprawls well.
Gordon blocks a jab.

Gordon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hermansson's guard.

Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hermansson working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Hermansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gordon 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.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hermansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermansson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Hermansson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hermansson tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is putting a hurting on Hermansson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hermansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hermansson struggling a bit here.

Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working away.
Gordon cracks Hermansson with a big right hand but Hermansson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hermansson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson struggling a bit here.

Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hermansson is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Hermansson tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hermansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gordon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gordon slips under a jab from Hermansson.
A big left from Hermansson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansson misses with a body shot.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hermansson.
A punch combination from Hermansson misses.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.
Hermansson missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Hermansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hermansson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermansson.
Hermansson throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermansson to keep the fight standing.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon has Hermansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hermansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson lands a shoulder strike.
Hermansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermansson lands a body shot.
Hermansson misses with some punches.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Hermansson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hermansson.
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 Michael Gordon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hermansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gordon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hermansson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gordon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Hermansson's guard.
Michael Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Hermansson blocks nicely.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermansson wants to sweep but no luck.

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon pushes down on Hermansson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.

Hermansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermansson manages to get to full guard.

Hermansson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.

Hermansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Hermansson is breathing heavily.

Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hermansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Hermansson's guard.

Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.

Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermansson working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon works over Hermansson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gordon won't allow Hermansson to sweep him here.

Gordon has gone for a leg lock! Hermansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gordon's guard.

Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hermansson stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hermansson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon tries to bench press Hermansson off him but Hermansson keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hermansson off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hermansson throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon moves out of range as Hermansson strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
Hermansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermansson. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermansson misses with a double jab.
Hermansson takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Hermansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hermansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.

Gordon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hermansson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.

Hermansson pushes a forearm under Gordon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gordon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Olov Hermansson!
Jan Olov Hermansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.