PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marailov's choice of entrance music: Вставай. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gutz
vs
Marailov

192 cm
33
247 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

191 cm
30
267 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Nice uppercut lands for Gutz. That snapped Marailov's head back.
Marailov thuds his right hand into Gutz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Gutz.

It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Gutz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutz throws a chopping leg kick but Marailov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marailov thumps Gutz with a low kick.
Marailov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Marailov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Marailov as Gutz shoots in.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Marailov lands with a cross.
Marailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Gutz throws a right hand that misses
and Gutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marailov is looking for a sweep.

Marailov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov staying out of range there.
Marailov takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Gutz throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Marailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marailov misses the body punch
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutz.
Marailov scores with a hook.
Marailov throws the left hand but Gutz avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
Gutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gutz cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Gutz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutz moves out of range of the strikes.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marailov misses with a low kick.
Marailov moves out of range as Gutz strikes.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from Gutz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutz cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marailov.
Gutz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marailov defends it nicely.
Marailov cracks Gutz with a good jab.
Gutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gutz slips under a jab.
Marailov scores with a hook to the body. Gutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gutz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gutz forces Marailov back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutz moves away.
Gutz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Marailov as he connects with a hook.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Gutz slips a straight right by Marailov.
Gutz slips a jab from Marailov.
Gutz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marailov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
That's time! Gutz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gutz avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marailov.
Marailov tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Marailov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Gutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutz misses with a straight left.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gutz backs up against the cage.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Marailov misses its intended target.

Gutz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marailov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutz is just content to waste time from the top position. Marailov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marailov wants to stand but Gutz is controlling the position.
Marailov is trying to control the position but Gutz postures up.
Marailov wants to get back to his feet but Gutz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marailov keeping full guard, as Gutz tries to pass.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Gutz avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz fails to land with a series of punches.
Marailov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Marailov, which made it look bad.
Gutz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marailov momentarily.
Marailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gutz throws the kick towards the body but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov throws a body punch but Gutz moves out of range.
Marailov throws out a powerful jab.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Gutz moves out of range.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov lands a really nice looking cross but Gutz seems unphased.
Marailov misses with a double jab.
Marailov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Marailov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gutz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutz's calf.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marailov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Gutz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz looks for a takedown but Marailov sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Marailov lands with a shot to the body.
Gutz tests Marailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Marailov.

Gutz shoots in and gets a takedown into Marailov's guard.
Gutz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marailov is keeping the position for now.
Gutz throws an elbow that misses. Marailov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutz's guard. Nice move by Marailov!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov looking to sit in guard and control but Gutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gutz lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz stops Marailov from standing up.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.
Gutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marailov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apollo Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gutz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marailov working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Gutz counters with a quick kick to the body but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Marailov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz pushes Marailov away with a front kick.
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gutz is defended easily by Marailov.
Marailov is looking for the big counter here.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Gutz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gutz is looking to clinch.
Gutz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Gutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gutz misses the target.
Marailov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustav Marailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marailov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutz in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Marailov. Beautiful body shot.
Marailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Marailov.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Marailov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Marailov misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Marailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marailov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Marailov!
A very excited looking Gustav Marailov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.