PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Do gory leb. This should be a great matchup!

Gutzeit
vs
Vihervuori

187 cm
32
180 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

179 cm
27
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juhani Vihervuori!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gutzeit does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Vihervuori as Gutzeit shoots in.
Vihervuori just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutzeit checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutzeit missing with a left hand there. Vihervuori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Vihervuori.
Gutzeit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vihervuori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gutzeit throws a good cross that connects.
Gutzeit throws a body punch but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Gutzeit tries for a takedown but Vihervuori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vihervuori looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutzeit is just out of range.
Vihervuori misses with a hook.

Gutzeit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihervuori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gutzeit is in Vihervuori's guard.
Vihervuori is trying to control the position but Gutzeit postures up.

Vihervuori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gutzeit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gutzeit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutzeit looking to sit in guard and control but Vihervuori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutzeit keeping moving, preventing Vihervuori from controlling successfully.

Gutzeit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vihervuori passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vihervuori in particular looking to stall.
Vihervuori is thwarting Gutzeit's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vihervuori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vihervuori wants to pass the guard but Gutzeit is defending well.
Gutzeit is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vihervuori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vihervuori wants to take a breather but Gutzeit is having none of it.

Vihervuori wants to work for an arm triangle but Gutzeit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vihervuori works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gutzeit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gutzeit regains half guard.
Gutzeit has his hands clasped together around Vihervuori's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit gets back to full guard.
Gutzeit is trying to control the position but Vihervuori postures up.

Gutzeit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vihervuori is aware though and is defending well.
Vihervuori pushes down on Gutzeit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vihervuori passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vihervuori wants to control the pace but Gutzeit is squirming around nicely.
Vihervuori landing strikes from the mount and Gutzeit is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori landing shots from mount.
Gutzeit is trying to escape the mount.
Gutzeit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihervuori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutzeit defending well though.
Vihervuori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gutzeit holds on for dear life, controlling Vihervuori's posture momentarily.
Gutzeit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutzeit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gutzeit flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juhani Vihervuori will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gutzeit slips a straight right by Vihervuori.
Gutzeit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vihervuori moves away.
Gutzeit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gutzeit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori stuns Gutzeit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gutzeit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihervuori throws out the jab.
Gutzeit slips a jab from Vihervuori.
Gutzeit shoots in looking for a takedown. Vihervuori tries to sprawl out of it but Gutzeit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vihervuori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutzeit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
Gutzeit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gutzeit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vihervuori.

Gutzeit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutzeit wants to control but Vihervuori is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutzeit is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vihervuori looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gutzeit gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vihervuori is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gutzeit lets go of the hold and Vihervuori can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomek Gutzeit!
A less than humble Tomek Gutzeit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.