PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gutierrez
vs
James

185 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raul Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by James.
Gutierrez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jackson James has been cut.
Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James fakes the leg kick and cracks Gutierrez in the body.
James looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Gutierrez misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Gutierrez.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
James dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Gutierrez is looking to land body kicks.
Gutierrez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Gutierrez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
As Gutierrez backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.

James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gutierrez's guard.

Gutierrez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutierrez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

James gets a clinch.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.
Gutierrez is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James keeps control of Gutierrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gutierrez wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.

James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gutierrez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James misses with a punch to the head.
Gutierrez trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trapped and James is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gutierrez is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Gutierrez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gutierrez covering up well under a series of strikes from James.
Gutierrez manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gutierrez wriggles free and stands up.
Raul Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gutierrez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutierrez doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from James.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.

James clinches with his opponent.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gutierrez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson James.
Gutierrez wants to break free but James has control.
Gutierrez is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps control of Gutierrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gutierrez wants to break free but James has control.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Raul Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson James'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.

James fails to land the takedown.
James blocks the body kick.
James moves away from the strike by Gutierrez.
James throws the left hand but Gutierrez avoids the punch easily.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutierrez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gutierrez appears to be looking for a big counter.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab.
A combination from Gutierrez does no damage.
Gutierrez lands a jab-cross combination.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James digs a good body shot into Gutierrez's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
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.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutierrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Raul Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gutierrez lands the left hand.
Gutierrez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gutierrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James digs a good body shot into Gutierrez's ribs.
Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raul Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gutierrez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutierrez at a distance.
Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutierrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James misses with a hook. Gutierrez ducked under it nicely.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab.
James stalks Gutierrez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gutierrez's face. Gutierrez staggers backwards, shaken.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutierrez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutierrez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutierrez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez avoids a kick to the body.
Gutierrez throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Gutierrez down.
Gutierrez tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James connects with a body shot that sends Gutierrez's belly button to the back.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gutierrez swivels and escapes.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

James has Gutierrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

James dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
James lunges at Gutierrez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gutierrez's hand.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
James slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James moves away from the strike by Gutierrez.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

James rushes Gutierrez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.

James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutierrez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James tries for a takedown but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James jabs at Gutierrez's body.
Gutierrez misses with a hook.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Gutierrez misses with a wild combination.
James blocks a jab.
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with the combination.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses.
Gutierrez misses with a wild combination.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James works Gutierrez's body with a nice hook.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutierrez slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raul Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson James.
Gutierrez misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James looks to land a body kick but Gutierrez moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Gutierrez scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.

James has managed to clinch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Gutierrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.

James breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gutierrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
James slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutierrez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Gutierrez is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gutierrez after a bit of a struggle.

Gutierrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutierrez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutierrez is just out of range.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.

James rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raul Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raul Gutierrez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gutierrez, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Gutierrez!