PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 2132 p4p, 238 weight class) and Aaron Davies (ranked 4122 p4p, 394 weight class). Alex Gutierrez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gutierrez
vs
Davies

191 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

174 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Davies!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davies throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davies throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Davies tries to work over Gutierrez's front leg with a kick but Gutierrez checks it.
Gutierrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Gutierrez misses.
Aaron Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Davies.
Davies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Gutierrez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davies!
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.
Davies is trying to control Gutierrez's posture but Gutierrez avoids it.
Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gutierrez misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies is trying to buck Gutierrez off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies defending against the ground and pound.
Gutierrez working away.
Gutierrez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Davies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gutierrez 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.
Davies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gutierrez cracks Davies with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gutierrez working away.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gutierrez is putting a hurting on Davies here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutierrez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davies some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies parries the strikes from Gutierrez easily there. Gutierrez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davies to escape.
Gutierrez staying calm.

Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davies tries to escape but Gutierrez is in control.
The ground and pound from Gutierrez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Gutierrez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davies, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davies is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Davies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gutierrez.
Davies is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.

Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Davies gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gutierrez working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Gutierrez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez's legs - danger averted.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gutierrez has momentary wrist control but Davies slips an elbow through the middle.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davies throws a big elbow that misses.
Gutierrez is pulling down on Davies's head to control his posture.
Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davies throws a solid leg kick but Gutierrez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davies.
Davies connects with a right hand. Gutierrez shakes it off.
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies.
Davies lunges at Gutierrez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gutierrez's hand.

Gutierrez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davies to the mat! Davies manages to get full guard.
Davies pulls Gutierrez in close to prevent any damage.
Davies is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutierrez postures up.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Davies.
Aaron Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez digs a good body shot into Davies's ribs.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Davies looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Crunch! Gutierrez slams his shin into Davies's torso.
Aaron Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies.
Davies swinging wildly here.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Davies is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davies thows a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it

and Gutierrez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from Davies.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davies crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gutierrez - the referee stops the clock and Davies gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gutierrez. Davies manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davies throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.

Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Gutierrez lands a knee to the body.
Gutierrez is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez lands with a short shot to the head.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez is pushing Davies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davies throws a head punch that misses.
Davies being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Gutierrez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Gutierrez lands an elbow just above Davies 's eye.
Gutierrez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.

Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez is looking to wear down Davies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Davies takes an elbow to the temple.
Davies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gutierrez tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gutierrez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gutierrez.
Aaron Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gutierrez has hold of Davies's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davies seems comfortable defending it but Gutierrez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davies is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davies is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gutierrez couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Gutierrez!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Gutierrez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.