PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barata Brucutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by Borracho Te Recuerdo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brucutu's choice of entrance music: Killed By Death - Motorhead. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Guerrero
vs
Brucutu

187 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barata Brucutu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero staying out of range there.
Guerrero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brucutu.
Brucutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brucutu at a distance.
Brucutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Brucutu moved out of range.
Brucutu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerrero. Brucutu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Brucutu misses the target.
Brucutu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guerrero's head.
Guerrero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Brucutu avoids the punch easily.
Brucutu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brucutu tries to clinch there but Guerrero circles away.
Brucutu throws a hook but Guerrero avoids it easily.
Guerrero takes a swing at Brucutu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brucutu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerrero leaves Brucutu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Brucutu.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Brucutu avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero slips a straight right by Brucutu.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brucutu manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brucutu slips under a jab from Guerrero.
Brucutu throws a shot to the body.
Guerrero misses with a looping left.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Brucutu is just out of range.
No luck for Brucutu with that takedown attempt.
Gustavo Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barata Brucutu.
Brucutu looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.
Brucutu looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
Guerrero misses with a wild body shot.
Brucutu misses the jab.
Guerrero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brucutu throws out the jab.
Brucutu ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Brucutu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerrero circles away quickly and effectively.
Brucutu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustavo Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Brucutu is out of range.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brucutu connects with a right hand. Guerrero shakes it off.
Brucutu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerrero sprawls well. Guerrero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brucutu gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerrero defending well as Brucutu loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scores with a jab. Brucutu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brucutu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guerrero connects with a nice looking jab.
Brucutu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brucutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guerrero misses with a wild body shot.
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Brucutu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brucutu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Guerrero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brucutu shoots in but no luck this time.
Brucutu looks gassed!
Brucutu takes one on the button.
Brucutu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brucutu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Brucutu is just out of range.
Guerrero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero staying out of range there.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Brucutu tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barata Brucutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brucutu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero swings for the body but Brucutu moves out of range.
Brucutu moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
Brucutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brucutu throws out a powerful jab.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Brucutu.
Brucutu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brucutu throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brucutu throws a hook but Guerrero avoids it easily.
A big right from Brucutu misses.
Brucutu lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero stuns Brucutu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brucutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Guerrero takes a swing at Brucutu's ribcage but misses.
Guerrero moves forwards but Brucutu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guerrero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guerrero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brucutu ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Brucutu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerrero's waist but Guerrero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brucutu off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Brucutu.
Brucutu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guerrero lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerrero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Guerrero.
Brucutu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guerrero works Brucutu's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero throws a body punch but Brucutu moves out of range.
Guerrero connects with the punch.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brucutu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerrero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Guerrero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brucutu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Brucutu looks to land a right hand but Guerrero moved out of range.
Guerrero lands a jab.
Brucutu throws a lazy right hand but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brucutu avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero staying out of range there.
Brucutu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guerrero misses with a hook. Brucutu ducked under it nicely.
Gustavo Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Brucutu misses with a looping right.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brucutu looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
Brucutu is breathing heavily.
Brucutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brucutu avoids the body shot from Guerrero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brucutu takes one to the side of the head.
Guerrero misses with a wild body shot.
Brucutu tries to clinch but Guerrero is having none of it.
Guerrero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brucutu momentarily.
Brucutu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerrero's waist but Guerrero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brucutu off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Guerrero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brucutu doesn't seem phased though.
Brucutu moves out of range as Guerrero strikes.
Brucutu scores with a nice head shot.
Brucutu blocks a jab.
Brucutu throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brucutu can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Brucutu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brucutu throws a hook but Guerrero avoids it easily.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brucutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brucutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guerrero stuffs the takedown.
Gustavo Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barata Brucutu.
Guerrero scores with a sloppy right hand. Brucutu should have avoided that one.
Guerrero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brucutu.
Brucutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerrero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brucutu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero leaves Brucutu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brucutu misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerrero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Brucutu misses its intended target.
Guerrero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brucutu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Guerrero.
Brucutu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
Brucutu throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brucutu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brucutu.
Brucutu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Guerrero is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brucutu.
Brucutu tries to move into range but Guerrero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brucutu swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brucutu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brucutu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
Guerrero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Guerrero scores with a shot to the body.
Brucutu walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Guerrero - just one landing.
Brucutu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guerrero finds it's way round the side to connect with Brucutu's head.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brucutu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guerrero punishes Brucutu's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Guerrero scores with a hook.
Guerrero stuns Brucutu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guerrero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guerrero works Brucutu's body with a nice hook.
Guerrero lands a really nice looking cross but Brucutu seems unphased.
Guerrero slips a jab from Brucutu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with a straight right. Brucutu didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Guerrero coming out on top.
Brucutu walks into a stiff left hand from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a predictable looking body shot

and Brucutu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guerrero's guard now.
Brucutu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Guerrero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brucutu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Brucutu's head but Brucutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brucutu lands the left hand.
Brucutu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brucutu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero connects with a body shot.
Guerrero needs to keep his hands up - Brucutu had a free shot at his head there.
Guerrero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guerrero catches Brucutu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Guerrero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brucutu thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Brucutu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Brucutu.
Brucutu dives in and grabs Guerrero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes down on Brucutu's head and hops out.
Brucutu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guerrero takes a swing at Brucutu's ribcage but misses.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Brucutu avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero throws a shot to the body.
Brucutu throws a lazy right hand but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Brucutu slips under a jab.
Brucutu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustavo Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barata Brucutu.
Guerrero throws a lazy right hand but Brucutu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guerrero thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brucutu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guerrero thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brucutu.
Brucutu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guerrero defends it nicely.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brucutu.
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brucutu avoids the body shot from Guerrero.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brucutu.

Brucutu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guerrero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brucutu's guard! Nice work there by Guerrero!

Guerrero stands up from Brucutu's guard - Guerrero perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brucutu throws a hook but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero scores with a nice right hand.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Brucutu moves away and avoids it.
Brucutu fails with the takedown.
Guerrero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brucutu.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.
Guerrero lands with a good body shot.
Guerrero slips a jab from Brucutu.
Guerrero misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brucutu.
Brucutu tries to clinch but Guerrero is having none of it.
Brucutu takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Guerrero as he connects with a hook.
Brucutu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guerrero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guerrero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brucutu at a distance.
Guerrero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brucutu's hands.
Barata Brucutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brucutu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brucutu throws a sloppy body shot
and Guerrero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero lands a body shot.
Guerrero lands a jab to the head.
Guerrero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brucutu momentarily.
Guerrero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brucutu's head backwards.
Good exchange - Guerrero coming out on top.
Brucutu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Guerrero coming out on top.
Gustavo Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brucutu shoots and misses
and Brucutu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brucutu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guerrero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guerrero connects with a body shot.
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!
Brucutu walks into a straight right hand from Guerrero.
Guerrero digs a good body shot into Brucutu's ribs.
Brucutu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guerrero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero connects with a body shot.
Brucutu fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the body.
Brucutu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brucutu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brucutu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerrero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Guerrero!