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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Specialist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestling Specialist!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Specialist tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Specialist to the ground. Specialist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Specialist 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. Specialist is in Gordon's guard.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Specialist slips an elbow through the middle.
Specialist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Specialist postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Specialist with a nice head shot there.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Specialist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Specialist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Specialist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Specialist pushing down on Gordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon has hold of Specialist's hands but Specialist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gordon has hold of Specialist's hands but Specialist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Specialist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Specialist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Specialist decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specialist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon tries to sprawl but Specialist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Specialist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Specialist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Specialist in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Specialist seems content to control.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Specialist in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Specialist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Specialist controlling the pace.
Specialist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specialist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Specialist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Specialist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Specialist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Specialist on the ground.
Specialist controlling the pace.
Specialist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Specialist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Specialist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specialist winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specialist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Specialist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Specialist.
Specialist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
Specialist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Specialist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Specialist connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Specialist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Specialist winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specialist winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specialist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specialist winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specialist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Specialist.
Specialist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Specialist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Specialist winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gordon is rocked!
Specialist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Specialist creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Gordon is out cold and this one is all over! Specialist climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wrestling Specialist!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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