PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Guttierez
vs
brewer

195 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, steve brewer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guttierez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guttierez has a takedown stuffed.
Guttierez fails with a takedown attempt.
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 but brewer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guttierez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guttierez there as he acknowledges the shot.

Guttierez feints and as brewer raises his hands in defense, Guttierez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guttierez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
brewer is looking to stand up but Guttierez isn't so interested in that idea.
brewer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guttierez is pushing down on brewer's leg trying to pass to half guard. brewer is fighting to maintain full guard but Guttierez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guttierez is taking a breather. brewer 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guttierez passes the guard and advances to mount!
brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guttierez controlling from mount.
brewer wants to hold on but Guttierez pushes him away.
Guttierez controlling the pace for now.
Guttierez manages to capitalize on a mistake by brewer to take his back!
brewer looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guttierez biding his time, looking for the opening.
brewer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Guttierez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
brewer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Guttierez controls the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Guttierez gets the takedown into side control.
Guttierez staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guttierez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down brewer for as long as he can get away with.
brewer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guttierez controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
brewer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Guttierez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
brewer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guttierez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Guttierez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if brewer can do anything to dispel that myth.
brewer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guttierez is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez controlling from the top position.
brewer is trying to control the position but Guttierez postures up.
Guttierez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guttierez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
brewer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guttierez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Guttierez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from brewer. No joy for Guttierez on that attempt.
Guttierez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guttierez shoots in and drives through. brewer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guttierez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

brewer moves into the clinch.
Guttierez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. brewer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
brewer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guttierez shoots in and drives through. brewer sprawls well.

brewer rushes Guttierez and presses him up against the cage.
Guttierez wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
brewer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guttierez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. brewer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guttierez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? brewer is fending him off so far but Guttierez persists. Nope, brewer circles away and we're back to standing.
brewer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guttierez fails with a takedown attempt.
brewer looks for a takedown but Guttierez sprawls well.
Guttierez closes this distance looking for a takedown but brewer circles away.

That's two 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.
Guttierez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Guttierez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
brewer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Guttierez forces his way into half guard.
Guttierez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
brewer is looking to escape.
Guttierez moves into full mount! brewer won't be happy about that!
Guttierez controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Guttierez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. brewer sprawls well initially but Guttierez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Guttierez prevents brewer from standing back up.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Guttierez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guttierez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guttierez fails with the takedown.
Guttierez walks into a straight right hand from brewer.

brewer has Guttierez up against the cage in a clinch.
Guttierez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but Guttierez has double underhooks.
brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guttierez successfully pulls guard.
Guttierez controlling the position.
Guttierez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guttierez controlling his opponent.
Guttierez prevents brewer from getting the reversal.
Guttierez content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
brewer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guttierez's head.

Guttierez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guttierez moves into full mount!
brewer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guttierez content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez prevents brewer from getting the reversal.
Guttierez moves to the back position.
Guttierez biding his time, controlling brewer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
brewer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Guttierez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
brewer trying to remain calm as Guttierez controls from the top position.
brewer is pushing Guttierez's head away, looking to escape. Guttierez manages to hold on to the position though.
steve brewer 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.
brewer throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Guttierez!