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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 1778 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Yngwie Goransson (ranked 212 p4p, 323 weight class). Yngwie Goransson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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| 188 cm 25 225 5 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm 27 217 5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt Basic striking Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Gordon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngwie Goransson! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets caught napping as Goransson dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Gordon has his foot on Goransson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goransson works his way back into a safe position though. Goransson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Goransson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goransson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goransson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goransson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Goransson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goransson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard. Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Goransson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Goransson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Gordon is thwarting Goransson's attempts to control the position. Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gordon trying to control from half guard but Goransson is working away. Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goransson defending well though. Goransson moves into full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gordon controlling from the top position. Gordon throws a big elbow that misses. Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gordon preventing the sweep. Goransson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Goransson blocks nicely. Gordon preventing the sweep. Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goransson is retaining full guard. Gordon landing with the ground and pound. Gordon works over Goransson with some ground and pound from guard. Gordon lands a couple of digs. Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gordon trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goransson's head. Gordon distracts Goransson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gordon passes Goransson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Goransson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes. Goransson wants to get back to his feet. Gordon trying to control the pace. Gordon is trying to control. Goransson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gordon throwing shots but Goransson is blocking nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon trying to control the action but Goransson is working from the bottom. Gordon blocks the strikes from Goransson.
Gordon passes to full mount! Gordon lands a big shot there that rocks Goransson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gordon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Goransson tries to hold on but Gordon postures up. Gordon working Goransson over with strikes here. 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! Gordon looking to control but Goransson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gordon breaks from Goransson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Gordon landing strikes from the mount. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gordon! Goransson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon!
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