PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Cafe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Cafe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cafe
vs
Gutierrez

195 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mc Cafe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cafe misses with a takedown

so Gutierrez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Gutierrez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cafe is trying to keep Gutierrez in close.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Gutierrez was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Cafe gets caught napping as Gutierrez dives in and scores a takedown. Cafe manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutierrez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gutierrez trying to control but Cafe is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gutierrez.
Cafe has his takedown stuffed

and Gutierrez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gutierrez tightens his grip and picks Cafe up, before dumping him to the ground. Cafe manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cafe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cafe is adopting a defensive guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cafe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Cafe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cafe fails with the takedown

and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown. Cafe fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Cafe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutierrez has his foot on Cafe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cafe works his way back into a safe position though.

Cafe drops back looking for a leg! Gutierrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutierrez manages to kick Cafe off! Cafe jumps back into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cafe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cafe preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cafe 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.
Gutierrez is controlling Cafe's posture.
Gutierrez looks gassed!
Cafe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cafe is really struggling to control Gutierrez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cafe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Cafe shoots in.
Gutierrez leaves Cafe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cafe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to avoid it but Cafe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutierrez to the ground. Gutierrez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Cafe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cafe shoots and misses

and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cafe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gutierrez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cafe to regain full guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cafe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Gutierrez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gutierrez.
Cafe throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Cafe shoots and misses

and Gutierrez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cafe's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Cafe is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gutierrez.

Gutierrez shoots in and bounces Cafe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cafe seems keen to control Gutierrez's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Gutierrez.

Gutierrez gets caught napping as Cafe dives in and scores a takedown. Gutierrez manages to retain guard.
Cafe trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Cafe won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.
Cafe preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafe trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mc Cafe.
Cafe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez avoids it really well and circles away.
Cafe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there.

Gutierrez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cafe misses with a double jab.
Cafe has his takedown stuffed

and Gutierrez moves into the clinch.

Gutierrez gets control of Cafe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutierrez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Cafe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cafe 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Cafe postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Mc Cafe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cafe shoots for a double leg takedown but Gutierrez sprawls well. He's pushed Cafe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cafe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Cafe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cafe fails with the takedown

and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cafe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
Cafe tries to get the hooks in deep but Gutierrez pushed the leg off.
Gutierrez just trying to survive but Cafe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Cafe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up.
Gutierrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cafe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cafe trying to control.

Cafe is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gutierrez with him. Gutierrez is trying to defend but Cafe has an arm under the chin now! Gutierrez grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mc Cafe!