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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Strobn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst Strobn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 cm
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
20
225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Guttierez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Strobn! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guttierez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Strobn as Guttierez shoots in. Guttierez fails with a takedown attempt. Guttierez has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guttierez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strobn's guard. Guttierez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Strobn trying to keep a closed guard but Guttierez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guttierez forces his way into half guard. Strobn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strobn. Guttierez wants to pass the guard but Strobn is keeping the position. Guttierez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guttierez passes Strobn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guttierez in particular looking to stall. Strobn wants to get back to his feet.
Guttierez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guttierez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strobn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Guttierez prevents Strobn from standing back up.
Guttierez works his way into full mount! Strobn 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. Strobn looks gassed! Guttierez controlling from mount. Strobn has given up his back here. Will Guttierez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Guttierez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Guttierez prevents Strobn from improving his position. Strobn wants to control but Guttierez is keeping busy.
Guttierez blocks the strikes from Strobn.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez shoots in and bounces Strobn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Guttierez preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Guttierez dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guttierez. Strobn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Guttierez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Strobn working a defensive guard here.
Guttierez sitting in guard here, content to control. Strobn is breathing heavily. Guttierez is pushing down on Strobn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strobn is fighting to maintain full guard but Guttierez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strobn is in trouble now - Guttierez has advanced to mount! Strobn wants to hold on but Guttierez pushes him away. Guttierez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Guttierez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Strobn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Guttierez controls the position from side control. Jaime Guttierez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez fails with the takedown. Guttierez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strobn as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guttierez shoots for a takedown but Strobn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Guttierez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strobn as he jumps to the side. Guttierez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Guttierez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Strobn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Strobn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guttierez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jaime Guttierez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guttierez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guttierez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Guttierez looking to control and managing it successfully. Guttierez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Guttierez dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Strobn wants to clinch. Guttierez shoots for a double leg takedown but Strobn sprawls well. He's pushed Guttierez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Guttierez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strobn sprawls well initially but Guttierez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Guttierez slows the pace down in half guard. Strobn won't allow Guttierez to pass to mount. Well, if Guttierez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guttierez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strobn for as long as he can get away with. Strobn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Guttierez stops Strobn from getting back to his feet.
Guttierez is pressing down on Strobn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strobn is holding on for now. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guttierez in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strobn is trying to control but can't.
Guttierez content to control rather than advance. Strobn is looking for a sweep. Guttierez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Guttierez controlling the action here. Strobn is in trouble now - Guttierez has advanced to mount! Guttierez moves to the back position. Guttierez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strobn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Guttierez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strobn's guard. Strobn wants to stand up but Guttierez is controlling him. Strobn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guttierez controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strobn wants to stand and escape but Guttierez is having none of it. Guttierez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Guttierez slows the pace down. Guttierez working away. A lull in the action here. Ernst Strobn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jaime Guttierez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Jaime Guttierez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guttierez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Guttierez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
40% |
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