PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Gordon has chosen Parkway Drive - Frostbite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Desjardins
vs
Gordon

181 cm
29
185 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ben Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
We've been informed that Gordon 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.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Desjardins closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Desjardins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desjardins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gordon pushes Desjardins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Desjardins backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins blocks an uppercut.
Desjardins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Desjardins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gordon tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Desjardins presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Desjardins looking to slow down the pace here.
Desjardins working aggressively here.

Desjardins pulls Gordon into guard.

Desjardins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gordon has passed into half guard!
Desjardins tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Desjardins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gordon manages to pass to mount!
Gordon trying to control but Desjardins is having none of it.
Desjardins gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Desjardins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Desjardins.
Desjardins wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon stays in close to Desjardins's body and controls the position.

Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Desjardins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Desjardins controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Desjardins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desjardins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
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 Jonathan Desjardins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Desjardins checks a low kick from Gordon.

Desjardins drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Desjardins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon missing with knees to the body.
Desjardins takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jonathan Desjardins has been cut.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desjardins's elbow.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon is trying to stall.
Gordon lands a nice knee to the body.
Desjardins is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Desjardins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon is pushing Desjardins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gordon missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Desjardins.
Desjardins lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Desjardins lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Desjardins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon has Desjardins pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to break free.

Desjardins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon breaks Desjardins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desjardins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Desjardins has his hands on Gordon's head, controlling the position.
Desjardins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gordon has passed into side control.
Desjardins is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Desjardins wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Desjardins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Desjardins tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Desjardins is trying to work for a sweep but Gordon has mounted him!
Desjardins is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Desjardins regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Desjardins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Desjardins'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. And we move into the final round!

A low kick from Desjardins misses

and Gordon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Desjardins blocks it.
Desjardins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Desjardins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gordon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Desjardins.
Desjardins trying to control the position but instead, Gordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Desjardins into the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Desjardins trying to stall but Gordon improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desjardins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desjardins misses with a low kick as Gordon jumps back.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
Desjardins misses with a looping right.
Desjardins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gordon with a nice cross.
Gordon scores with a jab to the body.
Desjardins misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Desjardins misses with a lunging right hand

and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Gordon to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Desjardins.
Desjardins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Desjardins blocking some punches.
Desjardins scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Desjardins jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Desjardins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desjardins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Desjardins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gordon.
Desjardins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gordon up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Desjardins wants a takedown but no success here.
Gordon landing knees to the body.
Desjardins tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Desjardins drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon pushes Desjardins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Desjardins looking to slow down the pace here.
Desjardins lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desjardins lands a shoulder strike.
Desjardins prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Desjardins is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Desjardins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desjardins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desjardins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Desjardins blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Desjardins tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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