PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thunstrom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prodigy - Spitfire. Gutierrez has chosen Justified by AMEN as his entrance music. Yago Gutierrez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Thunstrom
vs
Gutierrez

160 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gutierrez pushes Thunstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunstrom fails to pull guard.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez lands a body shot.
Gutierrez works on Thunstrom's body with a couple of short punches.
Thunstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gutierrez.
Thunstrom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunstrom drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Gutierrez.
Thunstrom fails to pull guard.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gutierrez blocking some punches.
Thunstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Gutierrez.
Thunstrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutierrez walks away with a smile on his face. Thunstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutierrez is just out of range.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Thunstrom loads up on a big right hand but Gutierrez slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gutierrez.
Thunstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
Thunstrom is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Thunstrom circles away.

Gutierrez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Thunstrom jumps guard and drags Gutierrez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Thunstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunstrom is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunstrom is on top in guard.
Thunstrom won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunstrom wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom preventing the sweep.
Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but Thunstrom controlling him for the moment.

Thunstrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gutierrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gutierrez has escaped and now he's on top!

Thunstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gutierrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Thunstrom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gutierrez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thunstrom wants to get back to full guard.

Thunstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez winds up and cracks Thunstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thunstrom is looking to improve his position.
Thunstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Gutierrez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A lazy left from Gutierrez finds it's target.
Thunstrom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunstrom tries a body shot but Gutierrez blocks it.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez is stalling here.
Gutierrez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Thunstrom - that landed with a thud.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gutierrez as Thunstrom tries to tie him up.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutierrez works on Thunstrom's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutierrez gets through Thunstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez lands a body shot.
Gutierrez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunstrom letting Gutierrez take a breather here.
Thunstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thunstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a cross.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gutierrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunstrom throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gutierrez connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thunstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gutierrez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gutierrez.
Thunstrom misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunstrom.
Good shot there by Gutierrez.
Thunstrom throws a sloppy body shot

and Gutierrez counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Gutierrez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Thunstrom pulls guard successfully.
Thunstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gutierrez controls the pace.
Gutierrez trying to control but Thunstrom is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez stands up over Thunstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gutierrez won't allow Thunstrom to sweep him here.

Thunstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Thunstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutierrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Thunstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gutierrez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gutierrez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gutierrez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Thunstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gutierrez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gutierrez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gutierrez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Thunstrom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gutierrez escapes and throws Thunstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gutierrez misses with a straight right.
Thunstrom connects with a right hand. Gutierrez shakes it off.
Thunstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
Gutierrez digs a good hook to Thunstrom's body.
Thunstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gutierrez's head.
Thunstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Thunstrom keeps it at a distance.
Gutierrez takes a swing at Thunstrom's ribcage but misses.
Gutierrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutierrez is leaning against Thunstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thunstrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutierrez walks away with a smile on his face. Thunstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
Thunstrom takes a shot to the head.
Gutierrez lands a nice uppercut.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Gutierrez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Gutierrez.
Thunstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Thunstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but Gutierrez holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunstrom drops back down to his feet.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunstrom backwards.
Gutierrez prevents a body shot from Thunstrom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutierrez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thunstrom tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunstrom tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutierrez digs a right hand underneath Thunstrom's ribcage. Thunstrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thunstrom tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutierrez taking a breather.
Gutierrez lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thunstrom jumps guard but Gutierrez stands there with Thunstrom around his waist. Thunstrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thunstrom fails to pull guard.
Gutierrez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gutierrez lands with a short shot to the head.
Thunstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yago Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Gutierrez slips under a jab from Thunstrom.

Gutierrez drives through and clinches with Thunstrom against the cage.
Thunstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Thunstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot
and Gutierrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutierrez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunstrom.
Gutierrez moves out of range as Thunstrom strikes.
Thunstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot

and Gutierrez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thunstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutierrez is leaning against Thunstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gutierrez misses with some punches.
Yago Gutierrez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunstrom misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom fails to pull guard.
Thunstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutierrez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gutierrez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez is stalling here.
Lars Thunstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thunstrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutierrez walks away with a smile on his face. Thunstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunstrom misses with a jab to the body
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunstrom misses the body punch
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutierrez lands with a shot to the body.
Thunstrom throws a sloppy body shot
and Gutierrez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunstrom thinking.
Good shot there by Gutierrez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Gutierrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gutierrez 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Gutierrez!