PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Gutierrez (ranked 6375 p4p, 6686 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sss Sss is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gutierrez
vs
Sss

180 cm
18
135
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
143
1 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Gutierrez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sss unleashes a big counter combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 connects with a body shot.
Sss checks a low kick from Gutierrez .

Gutierrez gets caught flat footed, as Sss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sss manages to pass to side control.

Sss stands up and beckons Gutierrez to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sss is in Gutierrez 's guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Sss passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sss controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sss decides to return to a standing position.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez .
Sss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot.

Sss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gutierrez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sss finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gutierrez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gutierrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez swings for the body but Sss moves out of range.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.

It looks like Sss Sss has been cut.
Sss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Gutierrez finds it's target.

Sss looking to score a takedown here. Gutierrez is defending well but Sss drives through and ends up in Gutierrez 's guard.
Sss is standing up over Gutierrez . Gutierrez looks to escape but Sss dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

You can see the frustration on Gutierrez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to improve position but can't.

Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gutierrez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sss's head.

Gutierrez gets caught flat footed, as Sss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sss is standing up over Gutierrez . Gutierrez looks to escape but Sss dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sss content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gutierrez tries to buck Sss off but Sss is having none of it.

Sss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
A low kick from Gutierrez is predictable there

and Sss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gutierrez !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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 King Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sss Sss's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Good standup being displayed there by Gutierrez as he connects with a hook.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the jaw.

Sss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutierrez is trying to control Sss's posture but Sss avoids it.
Sss landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sss decides to stand back up.
King Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez is looking to slow Sss down with leg kicks.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot.
Gutierrez swings for the body but Sss moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sss moves away.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab.
Gutierrez jabs at Sss's body.
Sss avoids the body shot from Gutierrez .
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Gutierrez is predictable there

and Sss counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Gutierrez is looking to stand back up but Sss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gutierrez .

Sss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Sss stands up from half guard.
Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gutierrez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a leg kick but Sss checks it

and Sss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gutierrez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sss stands up and beckons Gutierrez to his feet.
Gutierrez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sss off the cage and back into range.
King Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sss on the side of the head.
Sss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gutierrez . Gutierrez obviously looking to wear him down.

Sss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez !

Sss stands up and beckons Gutierrez to his feet.
Sss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws the left hand but Sss avoids the punch easily.
Gutierrez feints a jab promting Sss to slip. Gutierrez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Gutierrez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gutierrez throws a low kick but Sss avoids it.
Sss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Sss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gutierrez tries to kick Sss off in order to stand up. Sss Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gutierrez to his feet.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez misses with a body punch

and Sss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutierrez 's guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Sss passes into half guard.

Gutierrez taking some punishment here, with Sss in his half guard.
Sss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Sss decides to stand up.
Sss digs a good body shot into Gutierrez 's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sss Sss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sss checks a leg kick.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Gutierrez does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.
Gutierrez with a jab.
Gutierrez throws a combination. Sss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Sss is rocked!
Gutierrez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sss! He's out on his feet! Gutierrez rushes in and drops Sss with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Gutierrez !
After winning the bout, King Gutierrez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.