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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Fernedez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Fernedez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mathew Gutierrez's chin.
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mathew Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fernedez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Fernedez moves out of range.
Fernedez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gutierrez.
Fernedez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutierrez sprawls well initially but Fernedez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernedez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fernedez lands a nice short elbow.
Fernedez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez won't allow Fernedez to pass to mount.
Fernedez stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fernedez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez is trying to escape back to his feet but Fernedez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gutierrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Fernedez dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fernedez swings around for an armbar but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fernedez's guard.
Fernedez has his hands on Gutierrez's head, controlling the position.
Fernedez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well.
Fernedez controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernedez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernedez has Gutierrez pulled in close to control his posture.
Gutierrez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Fernedez on that attempt.
Fernedez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez has a hand on Fernedez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fernedez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutierrez wants to hold on but Fernedez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Fernedez dominated that round.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gutierrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernedez throws out the jab.
Fernedez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gutierrez as he jumps to the side.
Fernedez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gutierrez. Gutierrez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernedez. Fernedez gets slowly back to his feet.
And Gutierrez counters with a quick kick to the body but Fernedez blocks it.
Fernedez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gutierrez did well to prevent Fernedez getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernedez stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Fernedez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Fernedez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernedez wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernedez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Mathew Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Fernedez.
Fernedez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernedez.
Fernedez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathew Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Fernedez keeps it at a distance.
Fernedez looks for a takedown but Gutierrez sprawls well.
Fernedez shoots and misses
and Gutierrez counters with a two punch combo.
Fernedez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gutierrez counters with a good, hard body kick but Fernedez shrugs it off.
Fernedez is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez lands a jab to Fernedez's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernedez shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernedez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to avoid it but Fernedez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutierrez to the ground. Gutierrez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Fernedez is having none of it.
Fernedez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernedez dives in and grabs Gutierrez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes down on Fernedez's head and hops out.
Gutierrez clinches up against the cage.
Gutierrez working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernedez won't allow it.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez has Fernedez pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernedez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gutierrez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernedez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gutierrez has Fernedez pressed against the cage.
Fernedez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutierrez's efforts to push away.
Fernedez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernedez looking for a takedown.
Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernedez fails with the takedown.
Mathew Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch but Fernedez is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Gutierrez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gutierrez pushes Fernedez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez just leaning against Fernedez, taking a breather.
Fernedez looking for a takedown.
Gutierrez gets underhooks to prevent Fernedez's takedown attempt.
Fernedez blocks a body shot from Gutierrez.
Fernedez is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathew Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Fernedez.
Fernedez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernedez is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernedez has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gutierrez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernedez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernedez is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernedez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gutierrez after a bit of a struggle.
Fernedez jumps guard but Gutierrez stands there with Fernedez around his waist. Fernedez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gutierrez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gutierrez stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernedez wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernedez fails to pull guard.
Gutierrez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gutierrez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernedez backwards.
Fernedez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernedez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernedez backwards.
Fernedez keeps control of Gutierrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernedez 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. Fernedez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernedez jumps guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fernedez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gutierrez after a bit of a struggle.
Gutierrez is pressed up against the cage. Fernedez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gutierrez down to the mat. Gutierrez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gutierrez is defended easily by Fernedez.
Gutierrez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernedez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gutierrez as he jumps to the side.
As Fernedez tries to get set, Gutierrez tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernedez manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez scores with a hook.
Gutierrez scores with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gutierrez as Fernedez shoots in.
Henry Fernedez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernedez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez gets a clinch.
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernedez has him pressed against the cage.
Fernedez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gutierrez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutierrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernedez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gutierrez pinned against the cage. Gutierrez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gutierrez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Gutierrez!
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