PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupraz Herve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gutierrez
vs
Herve

164 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dupraz Herve!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herve tries for a takedown but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herve dives in and grabs Gutierrez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes down on Herve's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Herve shoots in.
Leon Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dupraz Herve.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Herve shoots in.
As Herve tries to get set, Gutierrez tries to push him back and clinch up but Herve manages to avoid the attempt.
Herve closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Herve pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gutierrez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gutierrez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Herve instigates a clinch.
Herve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gutierrez up against the cage.

Gutierrez jumps into guard, dragging Herve to the mat.

Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herve is one step ahead there.
Herve seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Herve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Herve from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Herve is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herve with a nice head shot there.
Herve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two 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.
Herve looking to pass the guard.
Gutierrez wants to stand up but Herve is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herve fails with a takedown attempt.

Gutierrez instigates a clinch.

Herve pulls guard effortlessly.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Herve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gutierrez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throwing strikes from guard but Herve blocks nicely.
Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herve being controlled here, momentarily.
Herve trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Herve gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Herve looking to score a takedown here. Gutierrez is defending well but Herve drives through and ends up in Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Herve from controlling successfully.

Gutierrez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Herve presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Gutierrez gets control of Herve's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutierrez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Gutierrez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gutierrez trying to keep a closed guard but Herve is proving a slippery customer.
Gutierrez being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Herve from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gutierrez looking to score a takedown here. Herve is defending well but Gutierrez drives through and ends up in Herve's guard.
Gutierrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Herve keeps moving.
Gutierrez with a nice head shot there.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Herve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herve trying to control the position.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herve can do to turn this around?
Herve might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gutierrez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herve tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Herve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Herve being controlled here, momentarily.
Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Herve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Herve is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herve wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but Herve controlling him for the moment.
Herve lands a couple of digs.
Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herve is one step ahead there.
Gutierrez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herve wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herve lands a couple of elbows.
Herve postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gutierrez controlling the position.
Herve looking to sit in guard and control but Gutierrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gutierrez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gutierrez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gutierrez postures up in Herve's guard and throws a big left but Herve blocks it.
Gutierrez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gutierrez throws a strike but Herve rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Herve postures up.
Herve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutierrez wants to stand up but Herve is controlling him.
Herve wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Herve content to stall in guard here.
Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Herve isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutierrez trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Herve shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dupraz Herve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Herve with that takedown attempt.
Herve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Herve tries to counter it with a takedown but Gutierrez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herve fails with the takedown.

Herve throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herve is in Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position.
Herve preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herve scoring with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez trying to keep a closed guard but Herve is proving a slippery customer.
Herve advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve is pressing down on Gutierrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gutierrez is holding on for now.
Herve trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Herve trying to pass the guard but Gutierrez defending well.
Herve keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gutierrez has hold of Herve's hands but Herve slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Herve controlling the action here.
Herve is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Herve keeps him under control.
Gutierrez is staying active underneath Herve, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
Gutierrez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Herve won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.

Gutierrez is looking for a triangle but Herve pushes his legs off easily.
Herve postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gutierrez swivels and escapes.
Leon Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dupraz Herve.
No luck for Herve with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Herve shoots in and gets a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez pulls Herve in close to his closed guard and prevents Herve from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herve won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Herve trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herve wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herve stays in close to Gutierrez's body and controls the position.
Herve trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gutierrez has closed the distance and engaged Herve in a clinch.

Herve has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gutierrez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herve trying to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Herve doesn't have the hooks in and Gutierrez manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gutierrez is controlling him.
Dupraz Herve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutierrez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dupraz Herve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dupraz Herve!