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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JohnPaul GreenIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JohnPaul GreenIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paco Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GreenIII looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming.
GreenIII tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutierrez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez forces GreenIII back against the cage and clinches.
GreenIII is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez jumps guard and drags GreenIII to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
GreenIII trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gutierrez striking from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is looking for a triangle but GreenIII pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GreenIII trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GreenIII throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing GreenIII from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
GreenIII avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
GreenIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez gets a double leg takedown into GreenIII's guard.
GreenIII is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
GreenIII continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GreenIII is trying to control the position but Gutierrez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
GreenIII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown but GreenIII sprawls well.
Gutierrez clinches.
GreenIII goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GreenIII's waist but GreenIII gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutierrez off to one side.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
GreenIII shoots in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing GreenIII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnPaul GreenIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez checks a leg kick.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but GreenIII is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GreenIII's waist but GreenIII gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutierrez off to one side.
GreenIII swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutierrez.
GreenIII looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez darts in looking for a takedown but GreenIII gets double underhooks and turns Gutierrez into the cage.
GreenIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GreenIII is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutierrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but GreenIII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Gutierrez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
GreenIII stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GreenIII wants it to stay on the feet.
JohnPaul GreenIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GreenIII fails with the takedown
and Gutierrez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in GreenIII's guard.
GreenIII tries to strike from the bottom.
Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gutierrez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
GreenIII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GreenIII is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutierrez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control but GreenIII is working from the bottom.
GreenIII is trying to keep Gutierrez in close.
GreenIII tries to strike from the bottom.
GreenIII kicks Gutierrez off and gets to his feet.
Gutierrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. GreenIII manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gutierrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GreenIII. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
GreenIII is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but GreenIII gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
GreenIII postures up.
GreenIII trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
GreenIII is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
GreenIII postures up.
Gutierrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutierrez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GreenIII drops back looking for a leg! Gutierrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutierrez manages to kick GreenIII off! GreenIII jumps back into Gutierrez's guard.
GreenIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and GreenIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
Gutierrez being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
GreenIII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as GreenIII shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutierrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GreenIII fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnPaul GreenIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GreenIII shoots for a takedown but Gutierrez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GreenIII fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by GreenIII or perhaps it was just good defense by Gutierrez, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paco Gutierrez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
GreenIII is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutierrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GreenIII moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gutierrez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is looking for a kimura here.
Gutierrez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under GreenIII.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GreenIII is pressing down on Gutierrez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gutierrez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GreenIII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GreenIII 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.
GreenIII working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez won't allow GreenIII to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez passes GreenIII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but GreenIII is defending well.
Gutierrez controlling the pace.
GreenIII is trying to maintain the position but Gutierrez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GreenIII wants to get back to his feet.
GreenIII tries to roll over but Gutierrez keeps him under control.
It looks like Gutierrez is going to stand back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
GreenIII stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GreenIII wants it to stay on the feet.
JohnPaul GreenIII is winning the standup battle so far.
GreenIII shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well.
Gutierrez swats away the attempt to clinch by GreenIII.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gutierrez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GreenIII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutierrez won't allow GreenIII to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
JohnPaul GreenIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paco Gutierrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
GreenIII keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Gutierrez!
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energy
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