PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al an (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz has chosen Everyday as his entrance music. Al an could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cormac Gutz's chin.

an
vs
Gutz

185 cm
29
195 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
187 lbs
16 - 6 - 2

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al an!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
an takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Gutz throws a big shot that misses.
an closes the distance and clinches up with Gutz, looking for a takedown. an pushes Gutz against the cage but Gutz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from an misses.
an moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
an fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutz misses with a low kick.

Gutz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as an controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutz.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
an goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutz lands with a right to the head.
Gutz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
an misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

an has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gutz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gutz tries to break free.
an missing with strikes from the back.
Gutz 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.
Gutz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get an off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Gutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
an is throwing strikes by Gutz counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Gutz regains half guard.
Gutz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from an.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as an accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gutz wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutz pulls an in close to prevent any damage.
an is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
an throwing strikes from guard but Gutz blocks nicely.
Gutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
an postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gutz wants to sweep but no luck.
an is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutz has wrist control.
Gutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutz looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
an is fighting to break Gutz's control of his arms but Gutz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from an.
an postures up in Gutz's guard and throws a big left but Gutz blocks it.
Gutz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
an throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
an 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as an accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
an postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
an sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutz's guard.
an tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an lands strikes from half guard.
an moves into full mount! Gutz won't be happy about that!
an scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
an misses with a head shot.
an throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
an landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al an dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

an swings for the body but Gutz moves out of range.
an thows a leg kick but Gutz checks it
and Gutz counters with a solid body kick.
Gutz lands a nice looking body shot.
an swings for the body but Gutz moves out of range.
Gutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutz scores with a decent looking hook.
Gutz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
an tries to land a front kick but Gutz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gutz checks a leg kick.
A big right from Gutz misses.
Gutz lands a body shot.
an tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gutz defends well and an ends up having to push Gutz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gutz misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz is trying to stall.
an tries to break the clinch but Gutz is controlling the position.
an tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing an back against the cage.
Gutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of an backwards.
an is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by an.
an blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but an is keeping busy.
an stalling in the clinch but Gutz improves position.
an misses with a punch on the inside.
an throws a head punch that misses.
an goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutz prevents it.
an is trying to drag Gutz to the mat but Gutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutz lands a left hand that snaps the head of an backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
an drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al an seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
an slips under a jab.
Gutz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by an.
Gutz misses with a low kick.
an doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gutz counters with a left and a right that stings an.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz checks a leg kick.
Cormac Gutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gutz.
an paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz tries to close the distance and clinch but an swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from an. Gutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. an sees it coming and avoids it easily.
an tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
an blocks a jab.
Gutz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before an can pounce on him.
Gutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gutz misses with a combination

and an counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz pulls an in to control the position.
Gutz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
an is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutz has wrist control.
Gutz wants to sweep here but an controlling him for the moment.
an throwing strikes but missing.
an throws a strike but Gutz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and an has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutz has managed to get both his arms back between an's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Gutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

an changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutz tries to avoid it but an manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutz to the ground. Gutz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
an shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gutz sprawls well. Gutz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. an gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutz punishes an's body with a nice straight punch.
an avoids the body shot from Gutz.
an takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
an keeps the fight on the outside.
an buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gutz moves into range and connects with a jab.
an looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al an. That's going to take a lot out of him.
an uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz looks to land a combination. an sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gutz looks to throw the jab but an is out of range.
an swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Gutz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Gutz.
an shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutz as he avoids it easily.
an motions for Gutz to come forward. an throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
an throws a hook but Gutz avoids it easily.
an misses with a straight left.
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
an tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gutz defends well and an ends up having to push Gutz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
an misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
an is trying to force a seperation but Gutz has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gutz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gutz lands a left hand that snaps the head of an backwards.
an misses with a shot to the kidneys.
an looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutz working aggressively here.
Gutz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of an backwards.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
an working aggressively here.
Gutz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gutz taking a breather.
an lands a shoulder strike.
an misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz pushes an back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
an swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz works on an's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Gutz.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as an controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gutz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Gutz on the inside.
an's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

an is rocked!
Gutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ans head.
Oh an is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutz swings wildly with an uppercut but an uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz pushes an against the cage. Gutz is working some dirty boxing. Gutz pushes off with a quick right hook! an goes down! an tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gutz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Cormac Gutz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.