PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Wilson Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Gutierrez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gutierrez
vs
Wilson Fonseca

182 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

167 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Wilson Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson Fonseca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutierrez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson Fonseca somewhat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson Fonseca has eaten all the pies!
Wilson Fonseca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Wilson Fonseca pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutierrez leaves Wilson Fonseca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gabriel Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Wilson Fonseca.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gutierrez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson Fonseca being controlled here, momentarily.
Gutierrez trying to control but Wilson Fonseca is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson Fonseca has a closed guard, preventing Gutierrez from standing up.
Gutierrez advances to half guard.
Gutierrez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilson Fonseca!
Gutierrez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson Fonseca is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson Fonseca has given up his back here. Will Gutierrez look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Gutierrez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilson Fonseca is defending well though. Gutierrez let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gutierrez tries to get the hooks in deep but Wilson Fonseca pushed the leg off.
Good control from Gutierrez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson Fonseca staying busy and making it hard for Gutierrez to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez missing with punches from the back.
Gutierrez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wilson Fonseca doesn't escape.
Wilson Fonseca prevents Gutierrez from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson Fonseca's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gutierrez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Wilson Fonseca shoots in.
Wilson Fonseca shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson Fonseca's waist but Wilson Fonseca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutierrez off to one side.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca avoids the head kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Wilson Fonseca moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gutierrez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson Fonseca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson Fonseca is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez prevents Wilson Fonseca from standing back up.
Gutierrez tries to stand and escape but Wilson Fonseca is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gutierrez in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gutierrez tries to pass to full mount but Wilson Fonseca defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Gabriel Gutierrez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gutierrez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gutierrez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez advances position into side control!
Wilson Fonseca is pushing Gutierrez's head away, looking to escape. Gutierrez manages to hold on to the position though.
Wilson Fonseca prevents Gutierrez from moving into mount.

Gutierrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gutierrez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez lands a high kick!

It looks like Jose Wilson Fonseca has been cut.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson Fonseca as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson Fonseca fails to land the takedown.
Gutierrez throws a nice head kick!
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Wilson Fonseca moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Wilson Fonseca sprawls well.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown

and Wilson Fonseca counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Gutierrez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutierrez is pushing Wilson Fonseca's head away, looking to escape. Wilson Fonseca manages to hold on to the position though.
Wilson Fonseca trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gutierrez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Wilson Fonseca'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutierrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez shoots in for a double leg but Wilson Fonseca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a big head kick but Wilson Fonseca shrugs it off.
Gutierrez dives in and grabs Wilson Fonseca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson Fonseca pushes down on Gutierrez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson Fonseca shows good takedown defense.
Wilson Fonseca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson Fonseca is fending him off so far but Gutierrez persists. Nope, Wilson Fonseca circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson Fonseca fails with the takedown

and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson Fonseca keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Gutierrez tries to stand but Wilson Fonseca is controlling from the bottom.

Gutierrez gets to his feet - Wilson Fonseca follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gutierrez fails to land the takedown.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Wilson Fonseca blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Wilson Fonseca tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gutierrez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gutierrez.
Gabriel Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez passes Wilson Fonseca's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to control but Wilson Fonseca is keeping him busy.
Wilson Fonseca won't allow Gutierrez to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gutierrez is working hard here to advance position.
Jose Wilson Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Gabriel Gutierrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Wilson Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Gutierrez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson Fonseca as Gutierrez shoots in.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.

Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gabriel Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wilson Fonseca looking for subs from the bottom but Gutierrez mounts him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

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