PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sharpe
vs
Gutierrez

180 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gutierrez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharpe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharpe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gutierrez wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Sharpe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharpe goes for a double leg but Gutierrez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gutierrez continues to drive forward.
Gutierrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.

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

Gutierrez has Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez stalling the fight.

Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Gutierrez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sharpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
Gutierrez tries to pull guard but Sharpe won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body.
Sharpe stalling.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling him.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.

Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gutierrez drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Sharpe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutierrez is working Sharpe over against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez goes for a takedown attempt but Sharpe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez keeps Sharpe at a distance using the push kick.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.

Sharpe tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez looking for a takedown.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez trying to control the position but instead, Sharpe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutierrez into the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez.
Sharpe prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gutierrez gets control of Sharpe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutierrez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
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!
Sharpe won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe works over Gutierrez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Gutierrez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.

Sharpe is trying to trip Gutierrez. He has hold of a leg but Gutierrez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharpe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sharpe trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Sharpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutierrez controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Gutierrez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sharpe is now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe prevents Gutierrez from improving his position.
Gutierrez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez won't allow Sharpe to pass to mount.
Gutierrez pushes Sharpe off looking to stand but Sharpe dives back in and keeps control.
Sharpe not doing much here.

Sharpe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gutierrez sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gutierrez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutierrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gutierrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sharpe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Sharpe is controlling him
Sharpe is controlling the pace.
Gutierrez won't allow Sharpe to pass to mount.
Gutierrez wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharpe is taking a breather. Gutierrez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that Sharpe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharpe also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Gutierrez.
Sharpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutierrez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharpe somewhat.
Travis Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Sharpe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sharpe moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Gutierrez clinches.
Sharpe takes a shot to the head.

Sharpe has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gutierrez tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Travis Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharpe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharpe advances position into side control!
Gutierrez is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sharpe crashes against the mat.
Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Sharpe keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharpe tries to move to mount but Gutierrez blocks the move with his legs.
Sharpe in side control, throwing shots but Gutierrez defends.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.
Sharpe scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is chipping away with strikes.
Sharpe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gutierrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sharpe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gutierrez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharpe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Sharpe in side control, throwing shots but Gutierrez defends.
Gutierrez tries to buck Sharpe off but Sharpe is having none of it.
Gutierrez is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Sharpe keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe happy to just control the position for now.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sharpe lands some shots froms side control.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gutierrez taking a bit of punishment here - Sharpe scoring with strikes.
Sharpe scores with punches from side control.
Gutierrez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Sharpe dominates the positioning.
Sharpe scoring with punches from side control.
Sharpe working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe working away.
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Gutierrez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sharpe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharpe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Sharpe!