Bobby ‘King’ Green takes on Jared ‘Flash’ Gordon in a highly-anticipated lightweight matchup at UFC Vegas 71. Both fighters look to bounce back into the win column in ‘Sin City’.
Round 1:
Green stalks Gordon with his hands down. Gordon works the leg kicks while Green pours on the pressure. Both fighters trade punches in the pocket. Gordon lands a crisp right hand on Green. Gordon has some success in the striking department, landing the better blows. The action stops for a moment as Green is hit in the nuts.
Gordon lands a good 1-2. Green steps in for a jab but his head collides with Gordon’s head and Gordon falls down to the ground. Green lands ground and pound which leads the referee to stop the action.
Official result: Bobby Green vs. Jared Gordon declared no contest due to accidental clash of heads (R1 4:35)
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Bobby Green took flight 😅 #UFCVegas71 pic.twitter.com/c3a6Bdjek2
— UFC (@ufc) April 23, 2023
Controversy leads to the end of this one
— UFC (@ufc) April 23, 2023
It's ruled a no contest due to an accidental clash of heads #UFCVegas71 pic.twitter.com/hRXRIE4oL1
Run it back? #UFCVegas71 pic.twitter.com/1z7zfILBpB
— UFC (@ufc) April 23, 2023
