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Event:
RRFC Challengers 17
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller 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.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Gutierrez backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Gutierrez scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into Gutierrez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gutierrez!
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Miller tries to push Gutierrez's head away but Gutierrez is holding on tight.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Gutierrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gutierrez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez prevents Miller from improving position.
Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutierrez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller. #T3##ES#
Gutierrez sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A cross from Gutierrez lands.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez pushes Miller away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gutierrez has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Gutierrez.
Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Gutierrez slips under a jab from Miller.
Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a nice body kick.
Miller is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Gutierrez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gutierrez?
Miller controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CJ Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is looking to advance position but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Miller trying to control the position but Gutierrez is working away.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Miller decides to stand back up.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gutierrez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Gutierrez.
Miller looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well. #CL#
Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Gutierrez.#CL2#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Gutierrez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gutierrez to the mat. Gutierrez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Gutierrez misses with a body kick.
Gutierrez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gutierrez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
A big right from Gutierrez misses.
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Gutierrez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Gutierrez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutierrez wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gutierrez.#TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Gutierrez is concentrating on defense, preventing Miller from advancing position.
Miller controlling the action here. #T1#
Miller prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Miller gets to his feet - Gutierrez follows without any prompting.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.#ES#
Gutierrez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miller.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutierrez sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Gutierrez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gutierrez gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Gutierrez.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Miller.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gutierrez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gutierrez 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Gutierrez!
An out of breath Alex Gutierrez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendoza lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mendoza quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller prevents Mendoza from standing back up.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller is taking a breather. Mendoza 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.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendoza's head.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller wants to stand up but Mendoza has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
Miller wants to stand but Mendoza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller wants to stand but Mendoza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't.
Miller is taking a breather. Mendoza 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.#T3##SUB2#
Miller is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendoza scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!
Miller controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Miller goes for an armbar but Mendoza turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mendoza. #T4#
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard. #REVB#
Mendoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Mendoza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position. #TD2#
Miller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendoza is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendoza sets himself, and Miller steps forward looking for the clinch! Mendoza avoids it this time.#TD2#
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Mendoza is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Mendoza's guard.#ES#
Mendoza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Miller pulls guard.
Miller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Miller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mendoza is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendoza is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
CJ Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Miller is continuing to stall.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller tries to stand and escape but Mendoza is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Mendoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Miller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.#CL#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendoza's guard.#ES#
Mendoza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Mendoza is wriggling around but Miller manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mendoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mendoza tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mendoza manages to get to full guard.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendoza is proving hard to escape from.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard. #T3#
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller postures up in Mendoza's guard and throws a big left but Mendoza blocks it.
Jerald Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Miller.
I've got Miller 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Miller!
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