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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T2#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Jafar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T4#
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Jafar tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T6#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jafar tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to take Jafar's back here but Jafar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Gordon takes Jafar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jafar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (0) Jafar#T9#
Gordon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Jafar turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Jafar
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gordon pulls Jafar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jafar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jafar won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon controlling Jafar's posture. #T11#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (2) Jafar
Gordon stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (2) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the pace. #T14#
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Jafar defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar looks winded!
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (18) vs (2) Jafar
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gordon is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Mason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon prevents Mason from improving his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mason is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Gordon working away.#T8#
Gordon controls the position.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#T9#
More stalling from Gordon.#T10#
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T12#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T13##T14#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita is controlling Gordon's posture.#T3#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture. #T8#
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Gordon prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita 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. #T12#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gordon is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it. #T14#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mesquita wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.#TD2#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon passes into half guard.
Vazquez won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Gordon controlling the position.
More stalling from Gordon.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Vazquez is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vazquez tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Vazquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vazquez is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Vazquez trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vazquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T14#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caceres did well to prevent Gordon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres is continuing to stall.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres controlling the position for now.
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Caceres is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.
Caceres tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon is taking a breather. Caceres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (2) vs (4) Caceres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Caceres's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (4) Caceres
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres trying to control the position here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Caceres controlling the position.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Gordon 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.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has his hands on Caceres's head, controlling the position.
Gordon is trying to keep Caceres in close.
#T6#
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Caceres is still trying to improve position.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Caceres's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gordon continues to stall.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon is controlling Caceres's posture.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Gordon trying to control the position.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caceres wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres trying to control here.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
#T10#
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Caceres controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Caceres is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Caceres wants to control the position but Gordon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres gets full guard.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Caceres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Kimura
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #T1#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kimura trying to control here.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T3#
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gordon.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura trying to control the position but Gordon manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Gordon has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#T6#
Gordon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T7#
Kimura tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8##T9#
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T10#
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture. #T11#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Kimura#T12#
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (13) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T14#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and bounces Sarinnen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarinnen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gordon frees his head nicely. Oh but Sarinnen has switched to an armbar! Gordon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A very excited looking Samuel Sarinnen 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. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Idaho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idaho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Idaho stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Idaho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idaho on the ground.
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Idaho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gordon taking a breather here.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Idaho is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Idaho is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T4#
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Idaho's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Idaho seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Idaho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Idaho is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Idaho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gordon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is staying tight to Idaho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Idaho sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.#T9#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#T11#
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.#T12##SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Idaho 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon passes into half guard.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.
Idaho won't allow Gordon to pass to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Idaho for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon stalling. #T14#
Gordon continues to stall.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gordon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
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.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason 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.#T2#
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.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon postures up.
#T3#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Mason wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Mason wants to sweep but Gordon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Mason struggling a bit here.#T9#
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Mason controls the position for a moment.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon controls the position. #T11#
Gordon working away.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Gordon.#T14#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Gordon with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gordon
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Gordon's posture.
Anderson controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T1#
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Gordon#T3#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Gordon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T5#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Anderson passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gordon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Gordon recovers full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T8#
Anderson postures up.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gordon seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Gordon
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (7) Gordon
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Gordon stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T12#
Gordon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
More stalling from Gordon.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #T14#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Nick Anderson 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ladine wants to clinch.
Ladine shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ladine gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ladine (0) vs (2) Gordon
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladine is keeping the position for now.
Ladine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
Ladine is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladine is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ladine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladine looking to control.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ladine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon stays in close to Ladine's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands and throws Ladine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ladine (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ladine is looking for a sweep.
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Ladine is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T4#
Ladine wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Ladine trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
More stalling from Gordon.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T7#
Ladine tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Gordon working away.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T10#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Ladine is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T12#
Ladine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling from side mount. #T13#
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon controls the position.#T14#
Ladine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Ladine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ryan Gordon is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pierre to the ground. Gordon is now in Pierre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Pierre
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon is pushing down on Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Pierre defends it.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well. #SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well.
Gordon stalling. #SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pierre is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pierre! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Pierre#T4#
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre is still trying to improve position.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Pierre doesn't allow it.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Pierre defends it.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Pierre gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Pierre
Gordon wants to take Pierre's back here but Pierre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon content just to control the position here. #T8#
Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (14) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pierre tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#T11#
Gordon just content to control the position.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Pierre is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Pierre tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pierre for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pierre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pierre's face as Gordon controls the position.
Pierre tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T3#
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (5) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Gordon.#T8##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Gordon controls the position. #T10#
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11##T12#
Ryan tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T13#
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gordon Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only one who could defeat me is me.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Doug Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wayne keeping hold of Gordon's head, controlling as best he can.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wayne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Gordon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wayne (0) vs (8) Gordon
Wayne tries to escape the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T3#
Wayne wants to escape the position.
Gordon has good solid back control here. #T4#
Wayne is really stuck here.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.#T5#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
Wayne looking to control the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Wayne tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Good control from Gordon.#T9#
Wayne trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon controls the action.#T10#
Wayne is trying to break free.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gordon avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Gordon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11##T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T13#
Wayne wants to escape the position.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the action but Gordon just sinks the hooks in.
Wayne tries to escape the position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Wayne. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is trying to stick to Wayne's back but Wayne is turning into Gordon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gordon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wayne. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (8) Gordon
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexander enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Alexander#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Alexander#SUB#
Gordon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alexander has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alexander! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Alexander#T1#
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (7) vs (2) Alexander
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Alexander
Alexander being controlled for a moment.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexander for as long as he can get away with.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexander is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5##SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander is letting Gordon control him for a moment. #T7##SUB#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T8##SUB#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Gordon trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander struggling a bit here.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T9#
Alexander is not content to let Gordon control the position. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Gordon continues to stall.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Further stalling from Gordon.#SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon just content to control the position. #T11##SUB#
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gordon swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (4) Alexander
Gordon managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (4) Alexander#T12#
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (4) Alexander
Alexander tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander is letting Gordon control him for a moment. #T13##SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Gordon controls the position.
Alexander is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Quarter-Final A
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Traynor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Traynor. That snapped Gordon's head back.
#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor tries to escape but Gordon is in control.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Traynor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Traynor is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Traynor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gordon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
Traynor is not content to let Gordon control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Traynor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gordon wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traynor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon prevents Traynor from escaping the position.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat.
Traynor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Traynor dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Gordon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon shoots and misses
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Traynor.
Traynor throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily. #TD#
Traynor gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Traynor manages to retain guard.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Traynor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Traynor!#REVB#
Traynor wants to stand but Gordon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon has Traynor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Traynor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Traynor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traynor lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traynor connects with a nice looking jab.
Traynor scores with a body shot.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Traynor.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Traynor and sends Gordon crashing to the mat! Traynor follows him down to the mat - Gordon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traynor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Traynor won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Traynor tries to stand but Gordon is controlling from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Traynor's head. It's preventing any offense from Traynor, at least for the moment.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Traynor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traynor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Traynor duly obliges.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Traynor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Traynor shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traynor did well to prevent Gordon getting side control.
Gordon trying to advance position but Traynor counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Traynor's brow.
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traynor is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Traynor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gordon is in close to Traynor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Traynor has momentary wrist control but Gordon slips an elbow through the middle.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon dives in and grabs Traynor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Traynor pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
Traynor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Traynor tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Traynor to the ground. Traynor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traynor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Traynor does it's job there.#CL2#
Traynor gets a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor moves into the clinch.#T1#
Traynor lands a body shot. #TD#
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon pulls Traynor in to control the position.
Gordon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Traynor has passed into side control.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Gordon manages to get back to half guard.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Traynor is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
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#
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Traynor controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Traynor is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gordon managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traynor.#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor defending against the ground and pound.
Gordon is staying tight to Traynor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Traynor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Traynor 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
Charles Traynor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Three gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Three looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon lands a couple of elbows.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Three working a defensive guard but Gordon manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Three can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Three on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon landing strikes.
Three is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Gordon working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Three is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordon working the head with strikes.
Gordon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gordon landing strikes.
Gordon is chipping away with strikes.
Three struggling a bit here.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Three tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T4#
Three on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controls the position.
Three takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Three to see if he's OK.
Three is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon working over Three with some ground and pound. Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gordon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Three quite badly. Three pulls Gordon in close trying to recover. Gordon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Three on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Three doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon!
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Smolarek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Smolarek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gordon pulls Smolarek in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon prevents Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smolarek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smolarek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Smolarek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon stops Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Smolarek tries to kick Gordon off in order to stand up. Gordon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smolarek trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smolarek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon grinds an elbow into Smolarek's temple.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smolarek keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Smolarek. That snapped Gordon's head back.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Smolarek lands a left and a right that send Gordon crashing to the mat, dazed. Smolarek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smolarek to the ground. Gordon is now in Smolarek's guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon stands up over Smolarek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smolarek wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gordon works over Smolarek with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gordon stays in close to Smolarek's body and controls the position.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Smolarek's brow.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smolarek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smolarek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon trying to control the position but Smolarek is working away.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Smolarek is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smolarek to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Smolarek is rocked!
Gordon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smolarek is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gordon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gordon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon staying calm.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coco down.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Coco wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Coco parries the strikes from Gordon easily there. Gordon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coco to escape.
Coco struggling a bit here.
Coco tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Coco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands a nice forearm strike.
Coco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coco to see if he's OK.
Coco trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Coco is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Coco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coco tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Coco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Coco wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Coco defends it.
Coco tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coco is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Coco's hands, connecting with Coco's forehead.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Coco is having none of it.
Gordon is nestled in close to Coco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coco trying to control from the bottom.
Coco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Coco is looking to improve his position.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Coco is working away.
Coco is concentrating on defense, preventing Gordon from advancing position.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Coco wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Coco trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Coco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon is pressing down on Coco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coco is holding on for now.
Coco is trying to get back to full guard.
Coco is trying to control but can't.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Coco is defending the position.
Coco is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Coco is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
Coco wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coco controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gordon darts in looking for a takedown but Coco gets double underhooks and turns Gordon into the cage.
Coco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coco connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Coco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coco's guard.
Gordon distracts Coco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Coco is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coco trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Coco is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Coco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coco wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Coco tries to pass.
Coco is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coco looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Coco sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gordon trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Coco has wrist control.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coco controlling the position.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Coco is in trouble now - Gordon has advanced to mount!
Gordon lands a big elbow.
Gordon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gordon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coco hang on?
Coco tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon with a couple of short strikes.
Gordon with good strikes from the mount here!
Gordon unloading with bombs!
Gordon cracks Coco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gordon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coco?
#ROC2#Coco is rocked!
Coco working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Coco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon cracks Coco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gordon connects with a bit shot that sees Coco covering up! More strikes from Gordon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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