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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown, really.. Rand James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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290 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gutierrez counter with a right hand.
Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
James tightens his grip and picks Gutierrez up, before dumping him to the ground. Gutierrez manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Jamesis looking to pass into half guard but Gutierrez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gutierrez is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutierrez's guard. Nice move by James!
James looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutierrez holds on and takes a little breather.
Gutierrez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutierrez has James pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aaron Gutierrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with a cross.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
A swing and a miss from Gutierrez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to clinch
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gutierrez!
Gutierrez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gutierrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to take his opponent's back.
James tries to control but Gutierrez wriggling away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutierrez throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
James is trying to control. Gutierrez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James works his foot free and advances to mount.
James looking to ground and pound but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gutierrez is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James wants to finish this one by submission but Gutierrez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gutierrez trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James is pressing down on Gutierrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gutierrez is holding on for now.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez controlling the position for now.
Gutierrez is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
James thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutierrez wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rand James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Gutierrez throws a good cross that connects.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutierrez scores with punches from side control.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gutierrez's best efforts.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutierrez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
Gutierrez working some strikes from top position.
James wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position.
James trying to control the position.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutierrez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Gutierrez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gutierrez throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gutierrez works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutierrez pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gutierrez working James over with strikes.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gutierrez working the head and body with strikes.
Aaron Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Gutierrez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Gutierrez stops James from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutierrez working James over with strikes.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gutierrez connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gutierrez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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