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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradd Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez has chosen The Final Countdown, really. as his entrance music. Bradd Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 cm
25
257 lbs
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180 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradd Hardy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Gutierrez! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardy tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range. Gutierrez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gutierrez. Hardy is pressing down on Gutierrez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hardy looking to control.
Gutierrez working some strikes from top position. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gutierrez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet. Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Gutierrez is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gutierrez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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 stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gutierrez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutierrez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gutierrez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hardy jumps into guard, dragging Gutierrez to the mat.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutierrez preventing the sweep. Gutierrez slips nicely into half guard. Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutierrez scores with a couple of nice shots. Gutierrez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gutierrez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gutierrez lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Gutierrez. Gutierrez working the head and body with strikes. Gutierrez slips a nice elbow through Hardy's hands, connecting with Hardy's forehead. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hardy is looking to control Gutierrez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted? Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hardy is breathing heavily. Gutierrez lands with a punch from half guard. Hardy taking some punishment here, with Gutierrez in his half guard.
Hardy is rocked! Gutierrez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hardy is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gutierrez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hardy from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gutierrez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Gutierrez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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