PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Tamutmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Gutierrez
vs
Tamutmot

174 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Tamutmot!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamutmot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Gutierrez gets a clinch.
Tamutmot has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gutierrez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gutierrez tries to break the clinch but Tamutmot is controlling the position.

Gutierrez manages to break the clinch.
Tamutmot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez counters with a two punch combo.
Carlos Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Tamutmot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gutierrez!
Gutierrez tests Tamutmot's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamutmot goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tamutmot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamutmot shoots and misses
and Tamutmot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamutmot looks gassed!
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage.
Tamutmot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage.
Tamutmot wants a takedown.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gutierrez throws a nice looking combination but Tamutmot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gutierrez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arnold Tamutmot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamutmot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a three punch combo that has Tamutmot backing up. Tamutmot nods at Gutierrez to acknowledge the strikes.

Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamutmot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamutmot won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gutierrez. Those never looked like landing.
Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez lands a right hook to the body.
Tamutmot fails with the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand.

Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamutmot tries for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Tamutmot.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez can't break the clinch.
Gutierrez digs a right hand underneath Tamutmot's ribcage. Tamutmot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamutmot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination.
Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Gutierrez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carlos Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamutmot on the side of the head.

Gutierrez has managed to clinch.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Gutierrez is leaning against Tamutmot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Tamutmot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Gutierrez does no damage.

Gutierrez clinches.
Gutierrez is trying to break free.
Tamutmot prevents Gutierrez from breaking the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Gutierrez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gutierrez throws a right hand that Tamutmot ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamutmot also avoids with ease.
Tamutmot with a poor takedown

and Gutierrez counters by moving into the clinch.
Tamutmot looking for a takedown.
Gutierrez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tamutmot has double underhooks.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Tamutmot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlos Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Tamutmot.
Gutierrez wants to break free but Tamutmot has control.
Tamutmot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutierrez prevents it.
Tamutmot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tamutmot 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gutierrez working hard to break the clinch.
Tamutmot goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamutmot's head.
Tamutmot is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamutmot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez.
Tamutmot has his takedown stuffed

and Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutierrez working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gutierrez can't break the clinch.
Tamutmot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.
Gutierrez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutierrez can't break the clinch.
Gutierrez working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez lands an uppercut.
Gutierrez prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamutmot prevents Gutierrez from breaking the clinch.
Gutierrez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamutmot avoids it.
Gutierrez is trying to break free.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gutierrez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage.

Gutierrez breaks the clinch.

Gutierrez rushes Tamutmot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez is trying to push Tamutmot away but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tamutmot tries to score a body lock takedown but Gutierrez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Tamutmot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez tries a knee to the head but Tamutmot blocks it.
Tamutmot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamutmot won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Tamutmot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
Gutierrez feints a jab promting Tamutmot to slip. Gutierrez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tamutmot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tamutmot dives in and grabs Gutierrez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes down on Tamutmot's head and hops out.
Gutierrez scores with a hook.

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.
Gutierrez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Gutierrez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamutmot doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination.
Gutierrez misses with a wild combination.

Gutierrez darts in and clinches Tamutmot up against the cage.
Tamutmot is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Tamutmot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Tamutmot keeps him there for the moment.
Tamutmot has Gutierrez pressed against the cage, preventing Gutierrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Gutierrez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gutierrez darts in and clinches Tamutmot up against the cage.
Gutierrez digs a right hand into Tamutmot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamutmot's gas tank.
Tamutmot wants a takedown.

Tamutmot breaks from the clinch.
Tamutmot shoots and misses

and Gutierrez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
Gutierrez has Tamutmot pushed against the cage.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Tamutmot pushes him back against the cage.
Tamutmot managing to block the knees to the body from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is trying to force a seperation but Tamutmot has the dominant position.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Tamutmot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlos Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Tamutmot.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutierrez is trying to push Tamutmot away but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Tamutmot is controlling him.
Tamutmot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamutmot is working for takedown but Gutierrez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Tamutmot keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Gutierrez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tamutmot has double underhooks.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tamutmot fails to pull guard.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tamutmot gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
Gutierrez prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Gutierrez.
Tamutmot has Gutierrez pressed against the cage, preventing Gutierrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gutierrez stalling.
Gutierrez cracks Tamutmot with a nice body shot.

Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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.
Tamutmot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gutierrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamutmot misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tamutmot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutierrez as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez punishes Tamutmot's body with a nice straight punch.
Gutierrez lands a right hook to the body.
Gutierrez misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamutmot with a poor takedown

and Gutierrez counters by clinching up.
Tamutmot prevents Gutierrez from breaking the clinch.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tamutmot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gutierrez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tamutmot.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Tamutmot pushes him back against the cage.
Gutierrez prevents Tamutmot from breaking the clinch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Tamutmot keeps him there for the moment.
Tamutmot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tamutmot tries to score a body lock takedown but Gutierrez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gutierrez tries to circle away but Tamutmot has him pinned against the cage.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamutmot has him pressed against the cage.
Tamutmot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutierrez prevents it.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tamutmot is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez keeps control of Tamutmot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamutmot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arnold Tamutmot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tamutmot or not.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gutierrez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamutmot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.
Tamutmot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tamutmot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tamutmot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.
Gutierrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamutmot won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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