Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papaioanou.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Papaioanou sprawls well.
Gordon takes one on the button.#KD#
Papaioanou cracks Gordon with an uppercut from hell and Gordon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Papaioanou's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Papaioanou finish him?
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard. #SUB#
Papaioanou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Papaioanou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gordon tries to roll over but Papaioanou keeps him under control.
Gordon wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Papaioanou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Papaioanou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Papaioanou is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Papaioanou to get the leverage.
Papaioanou slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon gets full guard.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papaioanou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Papaioanou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou trying to control the position. #SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Papaioanou is keeping the position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papaioanou is really struggling to control Gordon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Papaioanou has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gordon doesn't defend quickly enough and Papaioanou has managed to lock this one up! Can Gordon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Papaioanou on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: gc 176
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gordon instigates a clinch.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action. #BC#
Perry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Perry.
Gordon pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon keeps control of Perry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
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!
Perry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Perry wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Perry wants to break free but Gordon has control.
Perry takes an elbow to the temple.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Perry prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Perry is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Perry to the mat. #SUB2#
Gordon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Perry frees his head nicely. Oh but Gordon has switched to an armbar! Perry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc 172
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Skeet was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Skeet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skeet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skeet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skeet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skeet throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Skeet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Skeet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Skeet.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon takes a swing at Skeet's ribcage but misses.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skeet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skeet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skeet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon throws the left hand but Skeet avoids the punch easily.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skeet as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skeet throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gordon throws a body punch but Skeet moves out of range.
Skeet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon lands with a good body shot.
Skeet throws a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
Skeet thows a left - swing and a miss!
DJ Skeet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Skeet.
Skeet throws a body shot but no joy.
Skeet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skeet.
Gordon scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gordon clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon tries to work over Skeet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skeet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon blocks a body shot from Skeet.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Skeet avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Skeet. #TD#
Gordon has picked Skeet up - he's going for a ride! Gordon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Gordon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skeet is trying to control but can't.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon wants to control but Skeet is keeping him busy.
Skeet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skeet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skeet wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skeet keeps working.
Skeet manages to get to full guard.
Gordon pushing down on Skeet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skeet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skeet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Skeet is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skeet is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Skeet is working away.
Skeet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skeet looking for a sweep. Not yet Skeet, not yet.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Skeet keeps moving.
Skeet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skeet keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Skeet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Skeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Skeet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skeets head.
Skeet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Skeet avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Skeet controls his hands.
Skeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skeet is looking for a takedown.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Skeet misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skeet tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Skeet fails to land. #T1#
Skeet stalling the fight.
Gordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skeet is defending well.
Skeet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Skeet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Skeet's head.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Skeet throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Skeet lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skeet.
Gordon has Skeet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skeet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skeet gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skeet presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skeet lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Skeet.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Skeet.
Gordon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Gordon misses with some punches.
Skeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skeet lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Skeet prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skeet.
Skeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon is working for takedown but Skeet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skeet lands a nice elbow.
DJ Skeet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Skeet - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Skeet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skeet. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Skeet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Skeet.
Skeet digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Skeet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gordon to his knees! Skeet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Skeet!
A very excited looking DJ Skeet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: gc 167
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gordon! Rodgers lets Gordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
and Rodgers counters with a right hand from hell and Gordon is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
A less than humble Andy Rodgers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Blade cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Nice combo by Gordon! Oh, that's hurt him - Blade falls to the canvas and Gordon follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU2#
Gordon stands up and beckons Blade to his feet. #CL2#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Blade against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
I was talking to Blade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blade lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade. #T1#
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Blade gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon pushes Blade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries a body shot but Blade blocks it. #T2#
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Blade.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade takes a shot to the head.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Blade.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon presses Blade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade lands a left hand.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blade cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
A hook to the body from Blade.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blade's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blade.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Blade lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Blade manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Blade.#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Blade back into the cage.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gordon tries to pull guard but Blade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Blade.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade misses with the head strike.
A short right from Blade.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Blade lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Blade.
Blade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Blade presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Blade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
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!
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordon drops to his knees and Blade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
An out of breath Jake Blade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Gordon pushes Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Gordon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Esposito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.#BC2#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon lands a head kick. Esposito smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Esposito 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. Esposito is in Gordon's guard.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.
Esposito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Esposito isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #ES#
Gordon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Gordon tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Esposito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Esposito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esposito.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Esposito throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito.
Gordon misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Esposito counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face as Esposito controls the position.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito working the ground and pound.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon has hold of Esposito's hands but Esposito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Esposito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
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 Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Gordon connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Esposito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Esposito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gordon misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon moves out of range as Esposito strikes.#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
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!
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow. #BC2#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Javier Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Gordon. #T2#
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito avoiding damage.
Darby Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Esposito slowing the pace effectively.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land. #T4#
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito blocks a body shot from Gordon. #TD#
Gordon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Esposito tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Esposito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon wants to stand but Esposito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Esposito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gordon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.#TD2#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Esposito. #T3#
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Esposito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gordon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Esposito uses it to pass to side control.
Esposito taking a breather here.
Esposito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esposito cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Esposito takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Gordon to pass into mount.
Esposito controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito feints the counter takedown.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon scores with a nice right hand.
Gordon throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Esposito counters with a low kick, right behind Gordon 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Esposito as Gordon shoots in.
Esposito unleashes a big counter combination but Gordon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Esposito misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Esposito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Esposito passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito not doing much here. #T2#
Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Esposito slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Esposito has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Esposito isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Esposito controlling the pace for now.
Esposito scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esposito avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Esposito controlling from the full mount.
Javier Esposito has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Esposito controlling his opponent.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Esposito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters with a leg kick.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Esposito feints a counter leg kick.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Esposito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gordon regains guard. #SUB#
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esposito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Esposito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Esposito cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gordon looking for subs off his back but Esposito has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esposito moves into full mount! Gordon won't be happy about that! #T3#
Esposito content just to control the position here.
Gordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
Esposito tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon tries to hold on but Esposito pushes him away.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Esposito maintains control.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Esposito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esposito controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon can't escape the position.
Esposito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esposito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
Javier Esposito is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blade's sensitive parts.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Blade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordon.
Gordon slips under a jab from Blade.#CL2#
Gordon clinches up with Blade and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Blade tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Blade misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gordon has clasped his hands together around Blade's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blade tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gordon is working to tighten his grip on Blade's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blade has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gordon is really squeezing tight and eventually Blade passes out! Gordon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: gc148
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bale.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Bale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Bale throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon cracks the inside of Bale's front leg.
Bale scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
Bale connects with a body shot.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon tries a quick counter leg kick but Bale is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Bale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.#CL2#
Gordon pushes Bale up against the cage in a clinch.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bale has his back to the cage.
Gordon prevents Bale from breaking the clinch.
Bale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Gordon prevents Bale from breaking the clinch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Bale.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bale.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Bale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bale is trying to break free.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bale fails to land.
Gordon tries a body shot but Bale blocks it. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bale slips under a jab.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale tries to move into range but Gordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tony Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Bale had a free shot at his head there.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Bale's head.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon works on Bale's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Bale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bale manages to avoid it.
Gordon checks a low kick from Bale.#CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bale takes a shot to the head.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bale in his tracks for a moment.
Bale working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Gordon tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
Bale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bale is trying to stall.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bale's defenses. #CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is getting worse.
Bale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Bale blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon pushes Bale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bale.
Bale misses with a body punch.
Bale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Bale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bale wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bale gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Bale in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Bale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bale's brow.
Nice elbow from Gordon.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Bale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc145
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Smith wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Gordon cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Gordon dances in with a quick combination. Smith is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gordon snaps Smith's head back. Smith stumbles backwards against the cage. Gordon steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smith's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smith just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc144.5
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Gordon avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dahlberg gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dahlberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Dahlberg shrugs off.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dahlberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Dahlberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon tries to work over Dahlberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon lunges at Dahlberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dahlberg's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon looks for the body kick but Dahlberg saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Dahlberg. #T1#
Gordon cracks Dahlberg with an open hand slap.
Gordon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Dahlberg is rocked!
Dahlberg moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.#CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dahlberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dahlberg! But no joy.
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dahlberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Johan Dahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Dahlberg shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dahlberg! But no joy.
Gordon slips a straight right by Dahlberg.#T2#
Dahlberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dahlberg circles away.
Dahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
A leg kick checked by Dahlberg.
A nice side step and Dahlberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dahlberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dahlberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Gordon rushes Dahlberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Dahlberg shrugs off.
Dahlberg stalling in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahlbergs head.
Dahlberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #BC2#
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon throws a head kick but Dahlberg moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dahlberg misses.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Dahlberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dahlberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Dahlberg back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahlberg tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dahlberg is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dahlberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
Dahlberg avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Dahlberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dahlberg backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right from Dahlberg on the inside.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dahlberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dahlberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dahlberg misses.
As Dahlberg looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but Dahlberg just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Dahlberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dahlberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dahlberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gordon. That did some damage!
Dahlberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Dahlberg.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries to work over Dahlberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahlberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Dahlberg.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Darby Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dahlberg's elbow.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dahlberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dahlberg's elbow.
A short right from Dahlberg. #T1##BC2#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Dahlberg throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Dahlberg lands with an overhand left.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dahlberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahlberg backs up against the cage.
Dahlberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahlberg under the eye.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dahlberg counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Dahlberg circles away. #T2#
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
Dahlberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Gordon is wise to it.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Dahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon lands with a shot to the body.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Dahlberg counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Dahlberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Gordon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Gordon misses. #CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Dahlberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahlberg's brow.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dahlberg backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dahlberg closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahlberg's brow.
A right hand to the body from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon tries to work over Dahlberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahlbergs head. #BC2#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Dahlberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dahlberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Gordon feints and then cracks Dahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dahlberg down.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon is looking for a counter combo.
Gordon closes the distance but Dahlberg moves to the side
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johan Dahlberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Dahlberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Dahlberg lands.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Dahlberg cracks Gordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dahlberg finish him? #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlberg walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gordon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dahlberg swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gordon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Dahlberg!

Event: gc141
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Dahlberg misses with a body kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gordon.
Dahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Dahlberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahlberg throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab by Gordon.#CL2#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dahlberg blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries a body shot but Dahlberg blocks it.
Dahlberg dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dahlberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Gordon tries to work over Dahlberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahlberg tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahlberg tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahlberg's brow.
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dahlberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands an uppercut.
Dahlberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Dahlberg blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Dahlberg has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dahlberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johan Dahlberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darby Gordon.#T2#
Dahlberg lands a front kick.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dahlberg throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahlberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dahlberg connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Gordon looks winded!
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dahlberg avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon misses with a body punch
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gordon tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dahlberg is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gordon buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gordon!! Gordon is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dahlberg throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Dahlberg!

Event: gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Bryant throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.#CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.#T1#
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Gordon blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage. #TD2#
Bryant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T2#
Gordon wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant advances position into side control!
Gordon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bryant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bryant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gordon misses with a strike from the bottom.
A control attempt from Gordon but he's now mounted!
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is looking to get back to full guard here but Bryant has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gordon tries to bench press Bryant off him but Bryant keeps the position. #T4#
Gordon throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Bryant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Bryant keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryant trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bryant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Gordon does no damage. #CL#
Gordon clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here. #TD#
Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bryant regains guard.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bryant 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 Bryant!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bryant tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bryant 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.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bryant 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryant being controlled here momentarily.
Bryant passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bryant has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gordon defend it? Bryant steps over the head and cranks it - Gordon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Bryant!
In his post fight interview, Kobe Bryant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: gc134.5
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Hun lands a jab.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
Hun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Hun blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon working aggressively here.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hun tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
Gordon tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hun.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hun dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
Gordon tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hun's brow.
Hun misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon is working Hun over against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Hun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hun.#T3#
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Hun avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hun.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon works on Hun's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hun misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hun.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Hun's corner calls for a 1-2. Hun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hun can do to turn this around?
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Darby Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hun prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun misses with some punches.
Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.#T1#
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Hun tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hun after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Hun shrugs off.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hun avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Hun avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Hun dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hun's elbow.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Hun shrugs off.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon is leaning against Hun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Gordon cracks Hun with a nice body shot.
Hun is breathing heavily.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon is leaning against Hun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Hun is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
Hun is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
A short right from Gordon.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon gets through Hun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon dips a shoulder and cracks Hun with a mighty uppercut! Hun falls back against the cage and Gordon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gordon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Attila Hun had this to say: '"I'll be back!"'.

Event: gc132
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Gordon tries to clinch up but Tyrma circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Gordon misses
and Tyrma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.#CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Tyrma up against the cage.#BC2#
Tyrma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrma moves out of range easily.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Tyrma's leg. Tyrma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrma swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Tyrma misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrma.#T1#
Tyrma punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrma looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrma.
Tyrma throws a wild body kick that Gordon sees coming a mile off.
Gordon slips a jab from Tyrma.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
and Tyrma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrma swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Tyrma throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Tyrma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Tyrma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Tyrma's leg. Tyrma is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2#
Tyrma lands a big head kick that sends Gordon tumbling to the mat! Tyrma takes a step backwards and waves Gordon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Tyrma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyrma.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Tyrma. #BC2#
Tyrma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyrma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gordon swings for the body but Tyrma moves out of range.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.
Kurko Tyrma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrma throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrma was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrma.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrma.
Tyrma stuffs the takedown.
Tyrma wants to counter the offense by Gordon and move into the clinch position.
Tyrma tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrma misses with a head kick.
Tyrma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Tyrma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyrma scores with a head kick.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Tyrma counters by moving into the clinch.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyrma blocks an elbow strike from Gordon. #BC2#
Tyrma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Tyrma avoids nicely. #CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyrma.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrma backwards. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Tyrma manages to break the clinch.
Tyrma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Tyrma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.
Tyrma scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrma.
Tyrma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyrma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gordon will feel that in the morning.
Tyrma keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurko Tyrma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tyrma tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Gordon.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrma manages to avoid it.
Tyrma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tyrma clobbers Gordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyrma misses with a head kick.
Tyrma moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gordon moves out of range as Tyrma throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Tyrma counters with a body kick.#KD2#
Tyrma drops Gordon with a beautiful combination! Gordon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyrma is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon wants to stay close but Tyrma steps back to make room for something. Gordon seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tyrma and Gordon drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurko Tyrma!
An out of breath Kurko Tyrma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: gc130.1
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Tyrma misses with a straight right.
Tyrma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Tyrma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyrma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gordon stuns Tyrma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrma. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gordon.
Tyrma misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Tyrma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Tyrma avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tyrma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Tyrma throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrma tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Tyrma moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Tyrma throws a big counter head kick but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon throws a head kick but Tyrma moves out of range.
Tyrma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gordon misses with a hook. Tyrma ducked under it nicely.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyrma throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyrma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurko Tyrma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Gordon.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyrma sprawls and moves away.
Tyrma misses with a looping left.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyrma counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrma under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Tyrma's ribs.#T2#
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrma scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Tyrma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyrma throws the kick towards the body but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrma.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyrma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Tyrma throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon connects with a right hand. Tyrma shakes it off.
Tyrma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyrma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Tyrma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon takes a swing at Tyrma's ribcage but misses.
Tyrma misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrma throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyrma.#CUT2#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Gordon swings widly with a right hand
and Tyrma counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gordon forces Tyrma back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyrma's defenses. #BC2#
Tyrma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon looks to clinch #KD2#
and Tyrma counters with a nice right hand that sends Gordon toppling to the canvas! Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tyrma finish him?!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrma tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Tyrma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon lands an overhand right.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrma throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrma moves out of range easily.
Gordon misses with a right hand
and Tyrma counters with a body kick.
Tyrma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Tyrma works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Tyrma up against the cage.#BC2#
Tyrma breaks the clinch.
Tyrma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon's cut.
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.
#R2#
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrma.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrma. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyrma scores with a kick to the body.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Tyrma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrma tries to counter with a clinch but Gordon shakes him off and moves away.
Gordon lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Tyrma.
Tyrma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Tyrma.
Tyrma looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.#T1#
Tyrma blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrma moves out of range easily.
Tyrma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyrma avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon scores with a head kick.
Tyrma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyrma tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrma takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrma.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Tyrma. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyrma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrma circles away. #T2#
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Tyrma moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Tyrma moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Tyrma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gordon cracks Tyrma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Tyrma against the cage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrma.
Tyrma working aggressively here.
Tyrma blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Tyrma lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon pushes Tyrma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyrma's efforts to push away.
Tyrma throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Tyrma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrma throws a head kick that Gordon semi-blocks.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrma misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tyrma manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
and Tyrma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrma misses with a looping right.
Kurko Tyrma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tyrma blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Tyrma tries a quick counter leg kick but Gordon is wise to it.
Tyrma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrma throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tyrma.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyrma should have avoided that one. #TD#
Tyrma gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tyrma is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Tyrma holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Tyrma.
Tyrma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurko Tyrma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrma off the cage and back into range.
Gordon tries to bum rush Tyrma with a series of wild strikes but Tyrma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyrma scores with a push kick.
Tyrma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Tyrma is out of range.
Tyrma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrma swinging wildly here.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrma misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Tyrma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a low kick but Tyrma moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyrma! But no joy.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrma is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks. #T1#
Gordon slips a jab from Tyrma.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Tyrma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrma is looking for the big counter here.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrma.
Tyrma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon sets himself, and Tyrma steps forward looking for the clinch! Gordon avoids it this time.
Tyrma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon dips to his left and cracks Tyrma with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Tyrma. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrma as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tyrma.
Tyrma slips a jab from Gordon.
Tyrma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Tyrma down.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tyrma misses.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.
Tyrma moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Tyrma keeps it at a distance.
Tyrma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tyrma.
Tyrma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrma misses with the combination.
Tyrma misses with a straight left.
Gordon throws a head kick but Tyrma moves out of range.
Tyrma tries to counter with a clinch but Gordon shakes him off and moves away.
Tyrma misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tyrma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyrma, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyrma throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrma backwards.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Tyrma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Gordon.
Tyrma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gordon if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyrma lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrma.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Tyrma connects with a leg kick. Gordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Tyrma.
Tyrma moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Tyrma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrma on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Gordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrma moves away.
Tyrma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
Tyrma misses with a head kick.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurko Tyrma.
I think Tyrma 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MFN 356: Event Horizon
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gordon checks a leg kick.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geissen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Geissen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Geissen avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Geissen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geissen.
Geissen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon lands a head shot.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Geissen finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Geissen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Geissen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Geissen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geissen misses with a looping right.
Geissen misses the jab.
Geissen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon tests Geissen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geissen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Geissen's guard.#T1#
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Geissen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Geissen won't let him.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Geissen working a defensive guard here.
Geissen has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Geissen defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Geissen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Geissen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gordon.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Gordon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geissen to get to his feet.
Geissen walks into a stiff left hand from Gordon.
Geissen swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Geissen. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geissen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Geissen saw that one coming.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Gordon misses. #T3#
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geissen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Geissen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks Geissen off balance momentarily.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Geissen under the eye.
Gordon tries to bum rush Geissen with a series of wild strikes but Geissen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geissen sprawls well. Geissen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Geissen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geissen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gordon's calf.#T4#
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Geissen moved out of range nicely.
Geissen looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
The fighters circling - Geissen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geissen backing away here, and Gordon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gordon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geissen defends well and Gordon ends up having to push Geissen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shawn Geissen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darby Gordon.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws a lazy head kick
and Geissen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Geissen misses with a hook.
Geissen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Geissen moved out of range nicely.
Geissen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Geissen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geissen blocks the elbow strike.
Geissen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Geissen controls the action.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Geissen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geissen.
Gordon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gordon scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
As Gordon backs away, Geissen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Geissen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Geissen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Geissen misses the shot to the body.
Geissen punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Geissen connects with a nice looking jab.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Geissen throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Geissen lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geissen throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Geissen off the cage and back into range.
Gordon looks to throw a body kick
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geissen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordon! But no joy.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Geissen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Geissen looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Geissen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Geissen throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geissen scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geissen throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Geissen counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Geissen to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Geissen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Gordon lands with a hook. Geissen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Geissen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen walks into a jab.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geissen.
Gordon scores with a head kick.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geissen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Geissen throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon is looking to slow Geissen down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Geissen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Geissen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Geissen blocks the body kick.
Darby Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Geissen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Geissen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geissen throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Geissen's ribs.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geissen. Geissen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geissen tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Geissen stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geissen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Geissen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geissen throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geissen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Geissen.
Geissen scores with the left hand. Gordon knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Geissen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Geissen. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Geissen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Geissen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geissen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Geissen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but Geissen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gordon to get the leverage.
Geissen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geissen.
Geissen keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geissen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geissen's head.#T1#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Geissen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon wanted to stand there but Geissen had control of the position.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Geissen is keeping the position.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Geissen blocks nicely.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Geissen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Geissen wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gordon has his foot on Geissen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geissen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for subs off his back but Geissen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Geissen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Geissen prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon trying to control but Geissen postures up. #T3#
Gordon tries to kick Geissen off but Geissen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Geissen is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
Geissen drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon strikes from the bottom but Geissen uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is not content to let Geissen control the position.
Gordon tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Gordon but he's now mounted!#T4#
Geissen tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Geissen controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to hold on but Geissen pushes him away.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Geissen's attempts to control the action.
Darby Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geissen controlling from the full mount.
Geissen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geissen controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Geissen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Geissen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Geissen!
Shawn Geissen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West blocks a jab.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.
Nice cross by West.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
West gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. West manages to retain guard.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon prevents West from standing back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordon is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control.
West looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to West's temple. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gordon to get the leverage.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
West wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
West is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Wayde West's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Gordon pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon jumps guard but West turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
West lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from West.
West blocks an uppercut.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Gordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
West fending off the submission attempt from Gordon.
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.#T2#
West wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gordon.
West trying to get back to his feet but Gordon is in full control for now. #SUB#
West defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
West is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Gordon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. West is defending well though. Gordon let's go of the attempt for now.
Gordon wants to control the position but West frees himself and scrambles - Gordon manages to regain control in side control.
Gordon wants to control for a moment but West uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
West is looking to escape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
Gordon is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Gordon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
West misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
West has Gordon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
West lands a right hand.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon blocks a body shot from West.
West lands an uppercut.
West stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
Gordon lands a body punch. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
West gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, West regains guard.
West wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him. #T2#
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darby Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an overhand right.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Gordon throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Darby Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon avoids the head kick by West.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
West misses with a body shot.
West moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
A head kick misses from West.
Gordon defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
A swing and a miss from West.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West. #CL#
Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darby Gordon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Gordon throws a series of punches but Appi avoids them all with ease.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Appi's head but Appi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Appi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Appi blocks nicely.
Appi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Appi is retaining full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Appi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appi keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon postures up in Appi's guard and throws a big left but Appi blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Appi is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon is working Appi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Gordon gets to his feet. Appi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gordon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Appi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Appi saw that one coming.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Gordon.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Appi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Appi can pounce on him.
Appi misses with a looping left.
Gordon blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Appi. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon works the jab nicely.
Gordon lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Appi's knee but Appi avoids it well.
Appi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Appi there.
Appi cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Appi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Appi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Appi scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Gordon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Appi blocks nicely.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Appi pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon postures up in Appi's guard and throws a big left but Appi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gordon misses with a hook. Appi ducked under it nicely.
Gordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Appi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Appi moves out of range.
Appi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Appi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Appi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Appi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Gordon tries to clinch but Appi moves out of range.
Appi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Appi avoids it with no problem.
Hervoton Appi is winning the standup battle so far.
Appi misses with a looping left.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Appi's head but Appi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Appi blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws a low kick but Appi moves out of range easily.
As Gordon looks to move away, Appi throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Appi manages to avoid it.
Appi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Appi scrambles back to his feet.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Appi.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Appi. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Appi knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Appi.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Appi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon slips a straight right by Appi.
Appi throws a body shot but no joy.
Appi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Appi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Appi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon tries to clinch but Appi is having none of it.
Appi misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Appi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Appi throws a counter high kick but Gordon was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Appi.
Appi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Appi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon.
Gordon lands a jab.
Appi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Appi avoids it with no problem.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Appi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Appi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Gordon clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Appi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Appi taking a breather.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Appi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Appi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Appi controls the action.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Appi as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Appi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Appi misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Appi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Appi tries a head kick but it misses.
Appi lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Appi checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Appi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Appi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gordon or perhaps it was just good defense by Appi, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appi misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordon! But no joy.#T4#
Nice jab there from Appi.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Appi throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Appi circles away.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Appi misses the target.
Appi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Appi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Appi knows he should have avoided that one.
Appi throws a head kick that misses.
Appi checks a low kick from Gordon.
Appi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Appi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Appi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Appi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Appi lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
Appi looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hervoton Appi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Appi! #CL2#
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Appi's elbow.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Appi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Appi blocks the elbow strike.
Appi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Appi dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Appi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Appi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Appi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Appi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon. #T1##TD2#
Gordon tightens his grip and picks Appi up, before dumping him to the ground. Appi manages to land in guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Appi is keeping the position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Appi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Appi pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon trying to control but Appi is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pushing down on Appi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Appi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon stalling away here and it's allowed Appi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Appi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Appi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Gordon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Appi, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gordon.
Appi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Appi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
It looked like Appi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Appi fails to land with a series of punches.
Appi lands a head shot.
Appi moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Appi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Appi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.#CL2#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Appi against the cage.
Appi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gordon has Appi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Appi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Appi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Appi throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Appi.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Appi avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Appi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Appi has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Appi can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Appi can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Appi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Appi backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hervoton Appi.
I think Appi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hervoton Appi!
A less than humble Hervoton Appi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Death Squad 331:Duffy v Todd
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Jab, jab by Sharp - just one landing.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sharp.
Sharp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Sharp has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Sharp.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Sharp catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Sharp tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Sharp's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharp tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sharp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sharp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sharp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gordon cracks Sharp with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Sharp.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp lands a jab to the nose.
Sharp connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Sharp moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Sharp drops Gordon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gordon looks back up at him and smiles so Sharp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Sharp throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Sharp backpedaling.
Sharp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharp.
Sharp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.#TD#
Gordon drives through with a takedown into Sharp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Sharp manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage. #BC2#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Sharp - just one landing.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.#CL#
Gordon rushes Sharp and presses him up against the cage.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
Gordon misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely. #T3#
That kick from Gordon tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gordon swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Gordon with a jab.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gordon checks a leg kick.
Sharp throws out a powerful jab.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sharp thumps Gordon with a low kick.
Sharp lands an overhand right.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharp. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp lands a nice shot that snaps Gordon's head back.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.#KD2#
Sharp drops Gordon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gordon looks back up at him and smiles so Sharp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sharp slips a straight right by Gordon.
Sharp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sharp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharp lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Victor Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Sharp sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sharp is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharp throws out a leg kick but Gordon moves out of range and Sharp only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Sharp.#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sharp's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp is working Gordon over against the cage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sharp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Sharp's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Gordon blocks the body kick.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gordon is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Victor Sharp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Good exchange - Gordon coming out on top.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gordon moves to clinch but Sharp breaks away
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick.
Sharp takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Sharp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp tries to score with a low kick but Gordon moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Gordon throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sharp counters with a left and a right that stings Gordon.
Gordon checks a leg kick.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharp. Sharp obviously looking to wear him down.
Sharp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon wants to clinch.#T2#
Sharp scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Sharp avoids nicely.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick by Gordon misses
and Sharp counters with a good low kick that Gordon was not able to check.
Sharp feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp motions for Gordon to come forward. Sharp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon keeps Sharp at a distance using the push kick.
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Gordon moves out of range as Sharp strikes.
Gordon lands with a shot to the body.
Sharp throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon thows a leg kick but Sharp checks it
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Sharp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Gordon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sharp.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharp should have avoided that one.
Gordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharp.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws a leg kick that misses.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Sharp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Gordon.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Gordon misses
and Sharp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Sharp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gordon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Sharp lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Sharp sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sharp is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A head kick by Gordon misses
and Sharp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Sharp's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Sharp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharp slips under a jab from Gordon.
Sharp scores with a nice body kick.
Sharp scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sharp, right into the meat.
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Gordon blocks the low kick.
Sharp cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sharp.#T1#
Gordon throws a lazy body kick
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharp.
Gordon checks a low kick from Sharp.
Sharp feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sharp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Sharp.
Gordon throws a combination. Sharp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Sharp's body. Sharp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharp finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp throws out a powerful jab.
Gordon is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
Gordon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
A low kick from Gordon misses
and Sharp counters with an inside leg kick.
Gordon dives in and grabs Sharp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharp pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
Sharp scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Sharp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharp scores with a nice head shot.
Sharp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gordon.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Sharp stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darby Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharp throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Sharp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sharp tries a low kick but Gordon avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
Sharp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharp.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharp cracks Gordon with a hook to the temple - Gordon is on wobbly legs here! Sharp swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gordon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sharp wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Sharp!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Sharp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Muller connects with a right hand. Gordon shakes it off.
Muller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been informed that Muller 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 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon motions for Muller to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller counters with a body kick.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Muller misses.
Good work by Muller as he checks the leg kick.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gordon thinking.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muller takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
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!
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gordon misses with a hook to the body
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
A nice combination there by Muller.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Muller misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller lands with a straight right. Gordon didn't see that one coming.
Gordon misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Muller throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muller cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muller checks a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Muller gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SU#
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muller takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bode Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller throws a low kick, looking for Gordon's leg but Gordon calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller lands a right hook to the body.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Gordon misses
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gordon throws a low kick but Muller avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Muller throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Muller swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.#T1#
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muller thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muller digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller jabs at Gordon's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Gordon down.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon lands a high kick!
Muller scores with a kick to the body.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Muller tries to land a leg kick but Gordon saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gordon slips a jab from Muller.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Gordon moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
A left lands for Muller.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muller slips a straight right by Gordon.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Muller moves away from the strike by Gordon.
A low kick from Gordon is predictable there
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Gordon. #T3#
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Muller avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Muller moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon cracks the inside of Muller's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
Gordon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gordon dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Muller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Muller tried to score with a low kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon lands a high kick!
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muller blocks a head kick by Gordon.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Gordon misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller jabs at Gordon's body.#CL#
Gordon clinches up with Muller and pushes him back against the cage.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Muller tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Muller in his tracks for a moment.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Muller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Muller prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Darby Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming. #CL#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Gordon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a head kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Muller works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Muller throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Muller tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon cracks Muller with a good jab.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gordon scrambles back to his feet.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bode Muller.
I've got Muller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Death Squad 322:Heart v Chris
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Kvasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kvasov tries to counter with a clinch but Gordon shakes him off and moves away.
Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon digs a good hook to Kvasov's body.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gordon tests Kvasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Gordon throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kvasov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Gordon follows into mount! #ROC#
Kvasov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kvasov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kvasov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: Death Squad 319:Roman v Pablo
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
and Lapikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lapikov staying out of range there.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Lapikov moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Lapikov throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Lapikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat.
Lapikov digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Lapikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gordon.
Lapikov scores with a jab to the head.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lapikov throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapikov.
Lapikov connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Lapikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lapikov connects with a single shot there.
Gordon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lapikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gordon won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Lapikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lapikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lapikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Lapikov scoring with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lapikov working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lapikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lapikov trying to control the position but Gordon is working away.
Lapikov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gordon down. #T2#
Gordon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gordon tries to hold on but Lapikov pushes him away.
Lapikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gordon hang on?#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Lapikov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gordon?
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapikov avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Gordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Lapikov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gordon is surviving well by controlling Lapikov's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Gordon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
Lapikov loads up with a big shot that hurts Gordon! He's pulled Lapikov in close but Lapikov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gordon survive? More strikes from Lapikov and Gordon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov!
Anatoliy Lapikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Domingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Domingo slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon checks a low kick from Domingo.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domingo throws a big counter combination but Gordon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon lunges at Domingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domingo's hand.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon goes for a double leg but Domingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domingo continues to drive forward.
Domingo throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo slips a jab from Gordon.#T1#
Domingo is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Domingo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon throws a lazy uppercut
and Domingo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domingo pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Domingo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Domingo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Domingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Domingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Domingo to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Domingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Domingo controls the action.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands. #T3#
Domingo has Gordon pushed against the cage.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Domingo gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Domingo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Domingo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gordon avoids it.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo lands with a right to the head.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo'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.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Domingo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Domingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Domingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Domingo moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingo.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Domingo sees coming a mile off.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Domingo throws a front kick aimed at Gordon's knee but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Domingo scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon checks a leg kick nicely.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Domingo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab. #T2#
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it.
Domingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Domingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Domingo.
Domingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Domingo moves out of range easily.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Gordon throws a counter combo.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gordon motions for Domingo to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a right hand that Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Domingo also avoids with ease.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Gordon. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domingo.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Domingo is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Domingo into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Domingo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domingo taking a breather.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Domingo is stalling here.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domingo is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gordon clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Domingo scores with a shoulder strike.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo stalling.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Domingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Darby Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Domingo.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage. #T1#
Domingo is trying to stall.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Domingo.
Domingo is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Domingo into the cage.
Gordon tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Domingo tries to tie him up.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domingo tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Domingo controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Domingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Domingo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Domingo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Domingo slowing the pace effectively.
Domingo lands with a left to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Domingo.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Domingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Domingo tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Domingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Domingo lands a body punch.
Jorge Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Domingo.
Well Gordon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Death Squad 312:Rutten v Heart
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanzzle.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanzzle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordon as he jumps to the side.
Hanzzle throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzzle circles away.
Gordon ducks right into an uppercut from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Hanzzle scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Hanzzle.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon throws a low kick but Hanzzle avoids it.
Gordon throws a right hand that Hanzzle ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzzle also avoids with ease.
Hanzzle with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gordon checks the leg kick.#T1#
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanzzle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanzzle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Hanzzle avoids them all with ease.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Hanzzle slips the punch.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanzzle thumps Gordon with a low kick.
Gordon lands a jab to Hanzzle's midsection.
Hanzzle checks a low kick from Gordon.
Hanzzle moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanzzle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanzzle pushes Gordon away with a front kick.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Hanzzle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Hanzzle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzzle. #T2#
Hanzzle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanzzle ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Hanzzle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanzzle with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gordon checks a leg kick.
Gordon throws a big counter combination but Hanzzle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzzle.
Gordon cracks Hanzzle with a good jab.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanzzle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Hanzzle knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Hanzzle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanzzle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanzzle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanzzle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
Gordon blocks the body kick.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a head kick but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Hanzzle tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanzzle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Hanzzle's leg. Hanzzle is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanzzle avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon thumps Hanzzle with a low kick.
Hanzzle tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Hanzzle throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanzzle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanzzle tries to land a leg kick but Gordon saw it coming and moves away.
Hanzzle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanzzle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanzzle avoids the body shot from Gordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzzle is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzzle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Hanzzle is out of range.
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanzzle!
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanzzle is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Hanzzle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanzzle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Hanzzle walks into a stiff left hand from Gordon.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzzle throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Hanzzle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanzzle misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanzzle avoids it really well and circles away.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Hanzzle saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzzle moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanzzle checks a leg kick.
Hanzzle misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Hanzzle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon misses with a straight right.
Hanzzle moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Hanzzle thows a body kick. Gordon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gordon misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Hanzzle counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanzzle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzzle connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzzle is proving a slippery customer.
Hanzzle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanzzle is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Hanzzle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanzzle trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanzzle manages to pass to side control.
Gordon is trying to escape back to his feet but Hanzzle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon regains half guard.
Hanzzle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon tries to hold on but Hanzzle postures up.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Hanzzle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanzzle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hanzzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hanzzle lands a big elbow.
Yuri Hanzzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanzzle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hanzzle breaks from Gordon's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzzle with shots to the head and body - Gordon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanzzle lands a big shot to the head and Gordon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yuri Hanzzle!
An out of breath Yuri Hanzzle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Death Squad 306:Darby v Brian
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Gordon scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pereira will feel that in the morning.
Pereira tries to score with a low kick but Gordon moves his leg out of the way.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Pereira moved away.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Pereira takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.#T1#
Pereira thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gordon feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. Gordon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Jab by Gordon.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Pereira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Pereira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gordon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pereira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon thumps McCracken with a low kick.
Gordon looks to land a combination. McCracken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken.#CL#
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged McCracken in a clinch.
A knee to the head by McCracken. #BC2#
McCracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as McCracken controls his hands.
McCracken takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Paul McCracken has been cut.
McCracken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCracken's defenses.
McCracken blocks a body shot from Gordon.
McCracken misses with a body punch.
McCracken manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
McCracken breaks from the clinch.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Good work by Gordon as he checks the leg kick.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by McCracken and move into the clinch.
McCracken tries to land a leg kick but Gordon saw it coming and moves away.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCracken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
McCracken thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken misses with a straight right.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Gordon.
McCracken throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon fakes the leg kick and cracks McCracken in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gordon checks a low kick from McCracken.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
McCracken shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Gordon motions for McCracken to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Gordon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gordon lands a high kick!
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and McCracken moves out of range easily.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
McCracken is rocked!
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.
McCracken is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
McCracken gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gordon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Death Squad 294:Floyd v Bruce
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Vanzetti's knee but Vanzetti avoids it well.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Vanzetti moves out of range easily.
Vanzetti is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vanzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 misses with an uppercut
and Vanzetti counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon thuds his right hand into Vanzetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Vanzetti moves out of range easily.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanzetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gordon's head.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Vanzetti tried to score with a low kick but Gordon checks it.#CL2#
Gordon drives through and clinches with Vanzetti against the cage.
Vanzetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon. #CUT2#
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon tries a body shot but Vanzetti blocks it.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Vanzetti controls the action.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Vanzetti in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanzetti controls his hands.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanzetti blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Vanzetti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Vanzetti breaks the clinch.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Vanzetti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but Vanzetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.#T2#
Vanzetti lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Vanzetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Vanzetti pushes him off.
A left lands for Vanzetti.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Vanzetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vanzetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Vanzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Vanzetti is out of range.
Vanzetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Gordon.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Vanzetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanzetti tries to avoid it.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Vanzetti avoids it well.
Gordon lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanzetti slips under a jab.#T3#
Vanzetti connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon tries to clinch but Vanzetti moves away
and Vanzetti counters with a nice body shot.
Vanzetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanzetti throws out the jab.
A big left from Gordon misses.
A leg kick checked by Vanzetti.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Vanzetti lands a body shot.
Vanzetti throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Gordon.
Vanzetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanzetti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vanzetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Vanzetti with a hook.#T4#
Vanzetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gordon is out of range and Vanzetti settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vanzetti jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanzetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon throws a head kick but Vanzetti moves out of range.
No joy there for Vanzetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon scores with a hook.
Vanzetti lands a right hook to the body.
Vanzetti throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vanzetti misses with a head kick.
Vanzetti throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanzetti moves away.
Vanzetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Sacco Vanzetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti'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.
#R2#
Vanzetti moves away from the strike by Gordon. #CUT2#
Sacco Vanzetti's cut is getting worse.
Vanzetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Vanzetti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gordon.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanzetti ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Vanzetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanzetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vanzetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanzetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanzetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Vanzetti slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Vanzetti moves away and avoids it.
Sacco Vanzetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanzetti works over Gordon's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanzetti.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanzetti is out of range and Gordon settles back down. #T1#
Gordon misses with the combination.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a head kick.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Vanzetti is out of range.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanzetti backs up against the cage.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vanzetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vanzetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanzetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanzetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanzetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a series of punches but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Gordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanzetti is out of range and Gordon settles back down.
Gordon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanzetti.
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanzetti throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Vanzetti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanzetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanzetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanzetti misses with a body shot.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vanzetti.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanzetti cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanzetti throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Vanzetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanzetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon misses with a low kick as Vanzetti jumps back.
Vanzetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vanzetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Vanzetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanzetti circles away.
Vanzetti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sacco Vanzetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darby Gordon.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Vanzetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanzetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanzetti avoids it really well and circles away.
Gordon motions for Vanzetti to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanzetti keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti cracks Gordon with a good jab.
Vanzetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanzetti misses with a leg kick.
Gordon tries to score with a low kick but Vanzetti moves his leg out of the way.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanzetti.
Gordon misses with a straight left. #T4#
Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanzetti blocks a jab.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanzetti manages to avoid it.
Vanzetti throws out a powerful jab.
Vanzetti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanzetti slips under a jab.
Vanzetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanzetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanzetti misses the shot to the body.
As Vanzetti backs off Gordon throws a huge counter combo but Vanzetti manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Vanzetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon throws a counter combo.
Vanzetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Vanzetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanzetti misses with a head kick.
Vanzetti lands a jab.
Vanzetti throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanzetti misses with a looping right.
Vanzetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacco Vanzetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook. Vanzetti ducked under it nicely.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanzetti lands a head shot.
Vanzetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Vanzetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Vanzetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Vanzetti motions for Gordon to come forward. Vanzetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Vanzetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanzetti.
Vanzetti digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Vanzetti as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanzetti lands an uppercut.#T1#
Vanzetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Darby Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanzetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanzetti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanzetti lands a body punch.
Vanzetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanzetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vanzetti throws an elbow but misses.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanzetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanzetti blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Vanzetti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanzetti.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanzetti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanzetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordon avoiding damage as Vanzetti throws knees to the body.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Vanzetti landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vanzetti.
A nice left hand lands by Vanzetti. #BC#
Vanzetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanzetti scores with a hook.
Gordon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vanzetti. That one must have hurt.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darby Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanzetti.
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Vanzetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanzetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanzetti lands the left hand.#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gordon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanzetti's head.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Vanzetti takes it in his stride.
Vanzetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
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!
Vanzetti works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Vanzetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vanzetti.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanzetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vanzetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Vanzetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanzetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Vanzetti saw that one coming.
Vanzetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanzetti.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanzetti.
Gordon misses with a straight right.
Vanzetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vanzetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sacco Vanzetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanzetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacco Vanzetti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sacco Vanzetti made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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