PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Justified. Nordgren has chosen 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo as his entrance music. Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gutierrez
vs
de Andrade e Nordgren

187 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Nordgren.

Gutierrez feints and as Nordgren raises his hands in defense, Gutierrez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nordgren keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Gutierrez throws a strike but Nordgren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nordgren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Nordgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nordgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gutierrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nordgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nordgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gutierrez tries to strike from the bottom.
Nordgren trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nordgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gutierrez tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordgren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nordgren wants to control the pace but Gutierrez is squirming around nicely.
Nordgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nordgren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gutierrez is squirming around, avoiding Nordgren's attempts to control the action.
Nordgren controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gutierrez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nordgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.

Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nordgren trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Nordgren won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nordgren stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries to strike from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nordgren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gutierrez. That did some damage!
Nordgren throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Nordgren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordgren throws a head kick that misses.
Nordgren throws out a loose jab but Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutierrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Nordgren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nordgren tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordgren looks gassed!

Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control from half guard but Nordgren is working away.
Nordgren is trying to maintain the position but Gutierrez is very close to passing his half guard.

Gutierrez is looking for a kimura but Nordgren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gutierrez to get the leverage.
Gutierrez prevents Nordgren from improving his position.
Nordgren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nordgren wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment.
Nordgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gutierrez throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Nordgren shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yago Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nordgren trying to control the position here.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordgren keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Nordgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gutierrez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutierrez controls Nordgren momentarily but Nordgren frees himself.
Nordgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Nordgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordgren won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
Nordgren trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.

Gutierrez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nordgren is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gutierrez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nordgren's back instead.
Nordgren trying to control the position but Gutierrez manages to sink in the hooks.

Gutierrez is persistently looking for the submission but Nordgren is defending it well.
Nordgren is covering up but some of the strikes from Gutierrez are getting through and doing damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nordgren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nordgren wants to hold on but Gutierrez pushes him away.
Nordgren is looking to improve his position but Gutierrez isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nordgren is breathing heavily.
Nordgren tries to buck Gutierrez off but Gutierrez takes his back!

Gutierrez has got his arm under Nordgren's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nordgren has spun round into Gutierrez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Gutierrez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordgren passes Gutierrez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Nordgren tries to pass.

Nordgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nordgren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Nordgren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutierrez, up you get!
Nordgren pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gutierrez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Gutierrez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Nordgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gutierrez scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gutierrez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nordgren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nordgren is positioning himself well to prevent Gutierrez advancing to mount.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nordgren stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nordgren throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Nordgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez shoots in but Nordgren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordgren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Gutierrez with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Nordgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez moves away from the strike by Nordgren.

Gutierrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Gutierrez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordgren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gutierrez asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutierrez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nordgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gutierrez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nordgren can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutierrez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nordgren wants to get back to his feet but Gutierrez is dominant here and he's now got Nordgren's back!
Gutierrez lands a shot to the head.
Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

Gutierrez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nordgren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gutierrez is trying to stick to Nordgren's back but Nordgren is turning into Gutierrez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gutierrez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nordgren.
Nordgren preventing the sweep.

Nordgren stands up from Gutierrez's guard - Nordgren perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordgren throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt - Nordgren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nordgren throws a leg kick but Gutierrez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches up with Nordgren, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes Nordgren against the cage but Nordgren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nordgren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Yago Gutierrez has been cut.
Nordgren throws a leg kick but Gutierrez moved away.
Gutierrez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nordgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutierrez moves away.
Nordgren tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Gutierrez with that takedown attempt.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordgren but Nordgren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nordgren throws a head kick that misses.
Nordgren throws a head kick that misses.
Yago Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nordgren tries to avoid it but Gutierrez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nordgren to the ground. Nordgren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordgren circles away.

Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gutierrez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nordgren is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez's attempts to control the action.
Nordgren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Gutierrez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nordgren is just riding it out for now. Gutierrez eventually gives up the hold.
Gutierrez content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren.
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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Gutierrez!