PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnhold Gutenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnhold Gutenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Strauss
vs
Gutenberg

170 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnhold Gutenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutenberg.
Gutenberg takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Gutenberg.

Strauss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strauss showed some decent athleticism there.
Strauss wants to take a breather but Gutenberg is having none of it.
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. Strauss connects with a nice short shot to Gutenberg's temple.

Gutenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gutenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strauss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strauss's back!
Gutenberg avoiding Strauss 's attempts to control his hands.
Strauss wants to escape the position.
Strauss controlling Gutenberg 's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenberg is not going to allow Strauss to sit and survive in this position.

Gutenberg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strauss rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Strauss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gutenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Strauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strauss trying to control but Gutenberg postures up.
Strauss keeping hold of Gutenberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Gutenberg is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gutenberg throws a right and a left that Strauss avoids nicely.
Gutenberg misses with a double jab.
Gutenberg misses with a takedown attempt

and Strauss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutenberg's guard.
Gutenberg looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutenberg is working an open guard so Strauss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss slows down the pace here.

Strauss breaks from the clinch.

Strauss gets the takedown into side control.
Strauss lands a nice forearm strike.

Strauss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gutenberg, who protects the arm well.
Gutenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strauss wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping him busy.

Strauss stands up and beckons Gutenberg to his feet.

Strauss drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gutenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Gutenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.

Strauss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Strauss won't allow Gutenberg to sweep him here.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss stays in close to Gutenberg's body and controls the position.

Strauss stands up and waves to Gutenberg to follow him.
Gutenberg is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutenberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Strauss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutenberg sprawls well initially but Strauss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Gutenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strauss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strauss uses his free foot to push down on Gutenberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gutenberg.
Gutenberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss unloading with bombs!
Gutenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
Strauss scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strauss landing strikes from the mount and Gutenberg is in trouble!
Strauss controlling his opponent.
Strauss unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Andrew Strauss just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gutenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Strauss shoots in and bounces Gutenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strauss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strauss wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss in side control, throwing shots but Gutenberg defends.
Strauss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gutenberg!
Strauss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gutenberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strauss tries to control but Gutenberg wriggling away.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Strauss dominated that second round.
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!

Gutenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.

Strauss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strauss is thwarting Gutenberg's attempts to control the position.
Strauss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strauss tries to pass to full mount but Gutenberg defends it.
Gutenberg trying to control but Strauss postures up.
Gutenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutenberg defending well though.
Strauss trying to control from half guard but Gutenberg is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Strauss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
Gutenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrew Strauss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutenberg is looking to improve his position but Strauss isn't that keen on the idea.
Gutenberg is squirming around, avoiding Strauss's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strauss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gutenberg is looking to escape.
Gutenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Strauss landing strikes, looking to finish!

Strauss moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gutenberg has worked his arm free - good work by Gutenberg!
Strauss just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control the action but Gutenberg is working from the bottom.
Strauss lands a nice forearm strike.
Strauss working away.
Strauss is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gutenberg's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Strauss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutenberg keeps working.
Gutenberg being controlled for a moment.
Arnhold Gutenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Strauss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strauss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Strauss!