PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 5047 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Alberto Barros Gutierrrez (ranked 24873 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Cubbedge had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cubbedge
vs
Alberto Barros Gutierrrez

188 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Alberto Barros Gutierrrez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a series of strikes that have Barros Gutierrrez backpedaling.

It looks like Luis Alberto Barros Gutierrrez has been cut.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Barros Gutierrrez avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Cubbedge . That snapped Barros Gutierrrez's head back.
Barros Gutierrrez takes a jab right on the kisser.

Barros Gutierrrez is rocked!
Cubbedge looks to throw a body kick

and Barros Gutierrrez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cubbedge throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Barros Gutierrrez pushes his legs off easily.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Barros Gutierrrez looks winded!
Cubbedge controls Barros Gutierrrez momentarily but Barros Gutierrrez frees himself.

Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barros Gutierrrez distracts Cubbedge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brad Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
Barros Gutierrrez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cubbedge defends it well.
Cubbedge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
Barros Gutierrrez takes one on the button.
Barros Gutierrrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cubbedge .
Barros Gutierrrez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cubbedge cracks Barros Gutierrrez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barros Gutierrrez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barros Gutierrrez's coach down at VEGAS Top Team [$699/week] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barros Gutierrrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Brad Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Barros Gutierrrez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cubbedge won't be happy with that.
Cubbedge wants to control but Barros Gutierrrez postures up.
Cubbedge sneaks back into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Barros Gutierrrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cubbedge is looking to stand up but Barros Gutierrrez isn't so interested in that idea.
Cubbedge has control of Barros Gutierrrez's left arm, preventing Barros Gutierrrez from doing any damage.
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet but Barros Gutierrrez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barros Gutierrrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Alberto Barros Gutierrrez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice jab there from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Barros Gutierrrez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
It looks like Cubbedge has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cubbedge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cubbedge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Cubbedge .

Cubbedge drops Barros Gutierrrez with a beautiful combination! Barros Gutierrrez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cubbedge is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barros Gutierrrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barros Gutierrrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barros Gutierrrez is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barros Gutierrrez to the canvas! Barros Gutierrrez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cubbedge keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Cubbedge !