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Event:
OFK 117 - Shamrock Vs Volkov
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# A combination from Barnes does no damage. Barnes catches Gutierrez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes . Gutierrez feints a counter leg kick. Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Gutierrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barnes works Gutierrez's body with a nice hook. Gutierrez throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes lands the left hand. Gutierrez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. You can see the frustration on Gutierrez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gutierrez tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1# Sloppy strikes there by Barnes . An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Gutierrez is defending the strikes. Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gutierrez some visible discomfort.
Barnes is working Gutierrez over with some ground and pound from side control. Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Gutierrez uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard. Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gutierrez is trying to get back to full guard. Gutierrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.#T2# Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gutierrez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes . Barnes slips a nice elbow through Gutierrez's hands, connecting with Gutierrez's forehead. Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutierrez defending well though. Barnes misses with a head shot. Gutierrez uses the momentum to regain guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gutierrez is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes looking to pass the guard. Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Gutierrez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes 's guard. Nice move by Gutierrez!#REVB# Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. #T4# Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet. Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Gutierrez has moved into half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet. Gutierrez stands up over Barnes , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gutierrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head. Gutierrez is pushing down on Barnes 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gutierrez has managed to sneak the leg through. Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barnes trying to hold on to Gutierrez's head to control him but Gutierrez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes backing away here, and Gutierrez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gutierrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes misses with a wild body shot. Gutierrez feints a counter leg kick. Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
Gutierrez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gutierrez jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice defenses there by Barnes . Barnes avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnes s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutierrez moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Gutierrez throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gutierrez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard. Barnes works over Gutierrez with some ground and pound from guard. Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Gutierrez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Gutierrez working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Gutierrez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Barnes lands with a punch from half guard. Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Barnes with the ground and pound but Gutierrez uses the opportunity to regain guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutierrez's head.#T3# Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is keeping the position. Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily. Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# 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. Barnes chips away with some ground and pound. Barnes chips away with some ground and pound. Gutierrez looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Gutierrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. Gutierrez is trying to control but can't.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Gutierrez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gutierrez. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes 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. This is the final round!#R3# A big right from Gutierrez misses. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutierrez is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Gutierrez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gutierrez misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gutierrez! Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working. Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. Barnes cracks Gutierrez with an elbow. That is naaassty. Barnes scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Gutierrez is rocked! Barnes working the body and head with strikes. Gutierrez is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him? Barnes lands a few punches from side control. Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gutierrez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes ! Derrick Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Alex Gutierrez had this to say: 'Thanks to my opponent for a great fight, and sorry to my fans for the disappointing performance on my part. I'll get back to work and come back better.'. |
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Event:
OFK 110 - Sector Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gutierrez's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gutierrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Some bone on bone action there as Gutierrez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gutierrez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Gutierrez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Barnes jabs at Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez scores with a jab to the jaw. Gutierrez loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutierrez looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Barnes feinted with a counter takedown. Gutierrez thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes feinted with a counter takedown. Gutierrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gutierrez. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez. Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Gutierrez is quick to defend against it. Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez. #T1# Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy. Gutierrez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Gutierrez didn't expect that. Barnes postures up in Gutierrez's guard and throws a big left but Gutierrez blocks it. Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is keeping the position. Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Gutierrez working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gutierrez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes 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. Gutierrez tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. BOOM! Barnes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gutierrez is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T3# Barnes with a couple of short strikes. Gutierrez tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control. Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gutierrez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Barnes's lack of action.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Gutierrez is holding on for dear life with his legs. Barnes working over Gutierrez with some ground and pound. Gutierrez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gutierrez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4# Gutierrez wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gutierrez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gutierrez's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gutierrez is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez. Barnes takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses. Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes sizes up Gutierrez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gutierrez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Barnes on that attempt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutierrez, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes blocks a jab. Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gutierrez sprawls and moves away. Gutierrez loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD# Barnes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.#T1# Gutierrez stops Barnes from passing to mount. Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Gutierrez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gutierrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Gutierrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gutierrez tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barnes misses with the ground and pound. Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Gutierrez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Gutierrez trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position. Barnes landing a few strikes. Barnes working the ground and pound. Gutierrez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Gutierrez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2# Gutierrez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Barnes's chin but Barnes turns very nicely into Gutierrez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Barnes.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Barnes stands up over Gutierrez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Gutierrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutierrez's guard. #REVR# Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around? Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Barnes is in close to Gutierrez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gutierrez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnes trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutierrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutierrez, not yet. Barnes trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gutierrez for as long as he can get away with. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Barnes slips a jab from Gutierrez. Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutierrez. Barnes cracks Gutierrez with a right hand to the side of the head. Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gutierrez swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Barnes winds up and cracks Gutierrez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1# Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutierrez's head. Barnes is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer. Gutierrez wants to get back to full guard. Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutierrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barnes thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gutierrez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gutierrez looks a forlorn figure.
Barnes looking to ground and pound but Gutierrez is blocking nicely. Barnes breaks from Gutierrez's wrist control and lands an elbow. Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Gutierrez has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Barnes punishes Gutierrez with strikes from the back mount. Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can Gutierrez escape? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
Barnes controlling the position well here. Gutierrez rolled but Barnes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3# Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gutierrez's head.#SUB# Gutierrez fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. Gutierrez just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Alex Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gutierrez prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle. Barnes is punishing Gutierrez with strikes - can he finish him?! Gutierrez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4# Barnes looking to hold on to the position here but Gutierrez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barnes is in close to Gutierrez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Gutierrez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Gutierrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes! Don Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 97 - Shamrock Vs Harper
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gutierrez lands the left hand. Gutierrez slips under a jab from Barnes. Gutierrez walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez. A big left from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gutierrez throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T1# Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gutierrez. Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Barnes. Gutierrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Gutierrez. Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gutierrez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Gutierrez avoids it with no problem. Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target. #T2# Gutierrez staying out of range there. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big left from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Gutierrez lands an overhand right. Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Gutierrez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# Barnes lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Barnes. Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gutierrez blocks a body shot from Barnes. Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gutierrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Gutierrez. #TD# Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gutierrez has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Gutierrez misses with a looping left. Gutierrez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Gutierrez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gutierrez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes. Gutierrez staying out of range there. Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez is looking to clinch. Gutierrez lands a head shot. Gutierrez misses the jab. Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gutierrez moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab. A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gutierrez works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination. Barnes misses with a hook
and Gutierrez counters with a straight right hand. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet. Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutierrez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it. Gutierrez throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutierrez defends it well. Barnes throws a combination that misses and Gutierrez counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes. A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez. Barnes checks a leg kick. Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Barnes throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range. Good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes is looking to slow Gutierrez down with leg kicks. A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Gutierrez's defenses. Gutierrez misses with a looping left. Barnes throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range. Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gutierrez ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes. Gutierrez throws a half hearted mid kick. Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes lands with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot. Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot. Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutierrez. A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
#T4# Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutierrez. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gutierrez throws a body kick that misses. Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez's side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez looks to clinch and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes lands a jab. Gutierrez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes keeps the fight on the outside. Gutierrez moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off. Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Barnes throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1# Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutierrez circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes misses with a body kick. A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Gutierrez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Gutierrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Barnes struggling a bit here. Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gutierrez has just dragged him back down to the mat. Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Barnes is nestled in close to Gutierrez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back. Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez's head. Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Gutierrez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes. Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Gutierrez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Barnes is continuing to stall. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alex Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gutierrez being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2# Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gutierrez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OFK 94 - Sector Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1# Volkov shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well.#CL2# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches. Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Gutierrez scores with a nice hook to the head. Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Volkov shoots and misses and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand. Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Volkov on that attempt. Gutierrez unleashes a big counter combination but Volkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Volkov fails with the takedown and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez shows good takedown defense. Sergei Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkov tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Volkov misses with a takedown and Gutierrez counters with a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gutierrez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.#TD# Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard. Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well. Volkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2# Gutierrez has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though. Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez. Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Volkov stands up over Gutierrez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutierrez's head.#T2##SUB2# Gutierrez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Volkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Volkov is in close to Gutierrez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Gutierrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutierrez manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Gutierrez's guard. Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Volkov scoring with some ground and pound. Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Volkov is fighting to break Gutierrez's control of his arms but Gutierrez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gutierrez has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle. Volkov 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. Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Volkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gutierrez dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4# Gutierrez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard. Gutierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB# Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gutierrez defends well.#SUB# Volkov is looking for a triangle but Gutierrez pushes his legs off easily.
Gutierrez preventing the sweep. Gutierrez trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom. #SU2# Volkov is working an open guard so Gutierrez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Volkov misses with a takedown attempt and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily and Gutierrez counters with a two punch combo. Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Gutierrez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gutierrez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gutierrez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gutierrez thuds a left hand into Volkov's body. Volkov moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gutierrez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Gutierrez closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Volkov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gutierrez digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gutierrez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Gutierrez lands a damaging elbow. #T1# Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards. Gutierrez lands with a right to the head. Gutierrez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gutierrez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well. Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Gutierrez. Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gutierrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gutierrez lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volkov misses with a takedown attempt and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gutierrez lands a jab to the nose. Volkov tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand. Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gutierrez counters with a nice uppercut. #TD# Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Volkov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back. Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutierrez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez's head. Volkov wants to take a breather but Gutierrez is having none of it. Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gutierrez is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard. Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow. Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gutierrez wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Volkov. Gutierrez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots. Volkov is nestled in close to Gutierrez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gutierrez wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gutierrez is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Gutierrez's temple. Sergei Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gutierrez trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov shoots for a takedown but Gutierrez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Volkov walks into a jab.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gutierrez enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gutierrez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez's legs - danger averted. Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Volkov landing some decent shots from guard. Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Volkov cracks Gutierrez with a solid left hand. Volkov connects with a couple of short punches. Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Volkov chips away with some ground and pound. Volkov scoring with some ground and pound. Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Volkov wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #SUB2# Gutierrez working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
#T2# Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez. Volkov chips away with some ground and pound. Volkov forces his way into half guard. Gutierrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gutierrez has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gutierrez tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control. Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Gutierrez wants to get back to full guard. Gutierrez wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gutierrez is controlling Volkov's position as best he can from this difficult position. Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Volkov trying to control the action but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Gutierrez's temple. Volkov slips a nice elbow through Gutierrez's hands, connecting with Gutierrez's forehead.#SUB# Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gutierrez has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Volkov wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow. Gutierrez is trying to stand.
Gutierrez taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Volkov working over Gutierrez with some ground and pound. Gutierrez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sergei Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Gutierrez is rocked! Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gutierrez is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him?#SUB# Volkov is looking for a kimura but Gutierrez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergei Volkov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gutierrez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! A determined Alex Gutierrez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
OFK 89 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Gutierrez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gutierrez dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut! Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
The fighters circling - Gutierrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gutierrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutierrez somewhat. Barnes misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1# Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Gutierrez gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage. Gutierrez throws an elbow but it misses.
Gutierrez blocking some punches.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Gutierrez scores with a nice hook to the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2# Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Barnes distracts Gutierrez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Barnes stays in close to Gutierrez's body and controls the position. Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T2# Gutierrez trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gutierrez looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #SUB2# Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well. Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gutierrez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. Barnes is working Gutierrez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gutierrez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutierrez's guard. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutierrez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Barnes 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. Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gutierrez to regain full guard. Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gutierrez looking to control.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. Barnes content to stall in guard here. Barnes forces his way into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes controlling the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes 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.#R2# Barnes slips a jab from Gutierrez. Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutierrez moves away. Gutierrez stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd cheers as Gutierrez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.#TD2# Gutierrez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard. Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes. Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutierrez's guard. #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Gutierrez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Barnes throws a strike but Gutierrez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gutierrez won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet. #SUB# Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gutierrez passes into half guard.
Gutierrez working the head and body with strikes. #T2# Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back! Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Gutierrez pushed the leg off. Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gutierrez doesn't escape. Barnes is hanging on to Gutierrez's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gutierrez just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Barnes punches Gutierrez on the ear. I really don't envy Gutierrez right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Gutierrez pushed the leg off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gutierrez trying to control but not successfully. Gutierrez is in bad spot here.
#T3# Barnes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gutierrez trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. I would not like to be Gutierrez right now.
Gutierrez tries to break free.
I would not like to be Gutierrez right now.
Barnes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gutierrez could be in trouble here!
#T4# Gutierrez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gutierrez could be in trouble here!
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Barnes trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Barnes. Barnes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gutierrez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Gutierrez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Gutierrez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gutierrez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes 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. This is the final round!#R3# Barnes throws a leg kick and Gutierrez counters with a lovely shot to the body. Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick. Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gutierrez eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gutierrez just manages to avoid it. Barnes tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Gutierrez's knee but Gutierrez avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes misses with a wild body shot. Gutierrez throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A left lands for Gutierrez. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet. Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes is looking to counter punch. Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A left lands for Barnes. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around? Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gutierrez is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Gutierrez trying to control from the bottom.
Gutierrez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Gutierrez wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes working Gutierrez over with strikes here. Barnes controlling the pace for now. Barnes landing strikes from the mount. Barnes lands with some strikes. Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gutierrez tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control. Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3# Barnes looking to control but Gutierrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Barnes controlling the pace for now. Barnes dominating with strikes here. Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes lands a big elbow. Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Gutierrez to control. Barnes controlling from mount. Gutierrez is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. Alex Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Barnes unloading with bombs! Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes. Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Gutierrez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes avoids the attempt from Gutierrez to control. Barnes tries to control but Gutierrez wriggling away. Barnes scoring with strikes but Gutierrez is staying in there. Gutierrez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Gutierrez is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight! Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes! Don Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Tepes Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gutierrez misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body. Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch. Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination. Tepes Iii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut. Gutierrez throws a leg kick that is checked and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tepes Iii connects with a body shot. Tepes Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutierrez, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range. Gutierrez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice body kick there by Tepes Iii. Gutierrez is looking to clinch. Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top.#T1# Gutierrez wants to clinch. Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gutierrez will feel that in the morning. Tepes Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gutierrez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Tepes Iii walks into a jab. Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez's side. Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Gutierrez is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Tepes Iii lands a jab to Gutierrez's midsection. Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him? Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tepes Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Gutierrez seems to have recovered his senses. Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses. Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Gutierrez needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there. Tepes Iii lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance. Good leg kick by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tepes Iii takes one on the button. A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gutierrez's hands.#T3# A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses. Gutierrez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it. Tepes Iii connects with the punch. Gutierrez drops his hands momentarily and Tepes Iii needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gutierrez just on the top of the head. Gutierrez drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gutierrez - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes Iii! |
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Event:
OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1# Joukani with a nice cross. Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Joukani avoids them all with ease. Joukani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo. Joukani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gutierrez tries to clinch but Joukani moves away and Joukani counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily. Joukani defending well as Gutierrez loads up on a big left hand. #KD2# Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Gutierrez tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Gutierrez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Gutierrez has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gutierrez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Joukani measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gutierrez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rou Joukani! After the fight, Rou Joukani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1# Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Raggazza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raggazza, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Raggazza misses with a right hand and Gutierrez counters with a nice uppercut. Raggazza lands a jab. Raggazza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutierrez. Raggazza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Raggazza lands a body shot.
Raggazza misses with a hook to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gutierrez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raggazza circles away quickly and effectively. Raggazza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutierrez lands a jab to the nose. Raggazza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gutierrez blocks a jab. Raggazza connects with a body shot. Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raggazza throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but Raggazza moved away.#T1# Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raggazza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Raggazza missing with a left hand there. Gutierrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Raggazza misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Raggazza misses. Raggazza scores with a jab. Raggazza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gutierrez throws an overhand right that lands on Raggazza's shoulder, as Raggazza tries to avoid the shot. Raggazza with the counter takedown but Gutierrez avoids it easily. Raggazza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raggazza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Raggazza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gutierrez's head backwards. Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gutierrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Raggazza throws a front kick aimed at Gutierrez's knee but Gutierrez avoids it well. Gutierrez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raggazza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gutierrez scrambles back to his feet. Raggazza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Gutierrez misses. Raggazza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutierrez at a distance.
#T2# Raggazza misses with a left hand and Gutierrez counters with a right hand to the body. Raggazza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gutierrez backs up against the cage.
#CL# Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raggazza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutierrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raggazza gets through Gutierrez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good body shot from Raggazza.
Raggazza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gutierrez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gutierrez lands a hook that snaps the head of Raggazza backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Raggazza.
Gutierrez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raggazza is defending well for now. Raggazza misses with a punch on the inside.
Raggazza lands a shoulder strike. Gutierrez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raggazza is defending well. Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutierrez controls his hands.
Raggazza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutierrez.
#T3# Raggazza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raggazza. Gutierrez trying to control the position but instead, Raggazza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutierrez into the cage.#TD# Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Raggazza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Raggazza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Raggazza lands a couple of digs. Raggazza sitting in guard here, content to control. Raggazza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Gutierrez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raggazza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Raggazza trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Raggazza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Raggazza throws a sloppy strike and Gutierrez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Raggazza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gutierrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Gutierrez! A relieved looking Alex Gutierrez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Gutierrez moves into range and clinches up with Griggs. Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gutierrez throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a two punch combo. Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot. Gutierrez walks into a straight right hand from Griggs. Gutierrez scores with a jab to the head.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick. Gutierrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Gutierrez throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily. A lazy body kick from Gutierrez and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand. Gutierrez misses with a shot to the body and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Griggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs throws a counter combo. Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutierrez. Gutierrez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Griggs. Gutierrez lands a two punch combo.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Gutierrez. #T2# Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot. Griggs misses with an uppercut. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Griggs manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutierrez.
Nice uppercut there from Gutierrez. Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Griggs is out of range. Griggs moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away. Gutierrez lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range. Gutierrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Griggs swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gutierrez. Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gutierrez throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy. Griggs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. No luck for Gutierrez with that takedown attempt. Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination. Gutierrez takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses. Griggs takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses. #T4# Gutierrez misses with a looping left. Griggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Griggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gutierrez throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big left from Griggs misses. Griggs misses with a straight left. Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. Gutierrez throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range. And Griggs responds with a good body kick, but Gutierrez manages to step out the way in time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Gutierrez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Griggs wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position. Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around? Gutierrez with a nice head shot there. Griggs wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position. #ES2# Griggs wriggles free and stands up. Gutierrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here. Griggs misses with a straight right. Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right. Gutierrez lands a right hook to the body.
Griggs cracks Gutierrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griggs misses with a looping left.#T1# Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez clobbers Griggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL# Gutierrez clinches. Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks. Gutierrez jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Gutierrez around his waist. Gutierrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Gutierrez pulls guard successfully.
Gutierrez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2# Griggs stands up from Gutierrez's guard - Griggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Griggs is out of range. Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Gutierrez avoids them all with ease. Griggs misses with the combination.
Gutierrez throws a nice inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Gutierrez. Griggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3# Griggs slips under a jab from Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt. Griggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gutierrez throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot. Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Griggs 's head but he takes it in his stride. Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws a lazy head kick letting Griggs counter with a right hand. A jab from Griggs misses. Griggs moves out of range as Gutierrez throws a body kick.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gutierrez misses with a leg kick and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice shot lands for Gutierrez. Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Gutierrez moves into range and connects with a jab. Griggs moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gutierrez misses with a body punch
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gutierrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts. #CL# Griggs gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gutierrez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Gutierrez has the dominant position. Griggs is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gutierrez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griggs's defenses. #T1##BC2# Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez shoots in but Griggs avoids the takedown attempt easily. Griggs is looking for the big counter here. Griggs lands a front kick. Gutierrez thows a left - swing and a miss! Gutierrez scores with a sloppy right hand. Griggs should have avoided that one. Gutierrez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice uppercut lands for Griggs. That snapped Gutierrez's head back.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Gutierrez scores with a nice right hand.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far. Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez. As Gutierrez backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all. Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss! Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gutierrez cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griggs throws a combination. Gutierrez tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Griggs slips under a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy. A punch combination from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A punch combination from Griggs misses. Gutierrez tries to counter with a takedown but Griggs is quick to defend against it.#T3# Gutierrez lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand. Gutierrez cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs. Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked! Griggs drops Gutierrez with a naaaaasty hook - Gutierrez is in real trouble here! Griggs dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs! A very excited looking Frankie Griggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1# Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD# Gutierrez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Royale to the ground. Gutierrez is now in Royale's guard. Royale keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Royale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Royale looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control. Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position. Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Gutierrez controlling from the top position. Gutierrez forces his way into half guard. Royale is trying to get back to full guard. Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gutierrez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Gutierrez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Royale is trying to stand.
Royale throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Royale is not content to let Gutierrez control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Royale wants to improve his position but Gutierrez is controlling well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gutierrez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Royale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gutierrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Royale is out of range. Royale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3# Royale tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Royale does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Royale misses. Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutierrez.#TD# Gutierrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Royale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Royale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound. Royale striking off his back but it's not causing Gutierrez any problems. #SUB2# Royale has an active guard here but Gutierrez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Gutierrez seems to be working for a kimura but Royale defends the submission attempt.#T4# Gutierrez passes the guard and advances to mount! Gutierrez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Royale's face.
Gutierrez is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Royale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gutierrez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Royale takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses. Royale throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it. Royale feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Royale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale misses with the combination.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royale. Gutierrez is looking to counter punch. A jab from Royale does it's job there. Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gutierrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Gutierrez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2# Royale looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
Gutierrez is in close to Royale's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Royale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB# Gutierrez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# 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. Gutierrez controlling Royale's posture. #SUB# Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Royale defends well. Royale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Gutierrez trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Royale has gone for a leg lock! Gutierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Royale's guard.#REVR# Gutierrez is working Royale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gutierrez pushing down on Royale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard. Gutierrez passes to full mount! Royale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Royale is looking to get to half guard. Gutierrez looking to control but Royale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Royale is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Gutierrez looking to secure an arm triangle but Royale defends it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Royale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royale connects with a single shot there. Gutierrez tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Gutierrez checks the leg kick. Royale throws a head kick that Gutierrez semi-blocks.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royale. Royale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab. Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance. Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Royale misses. Gutierrez feinted with a counter takedown. Royale throws a body shot but no joy. Gutierrez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##CL# Gutierrez has closed the distance and engaged Royale in a clinch.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD# Gutierrez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Royale uses from the top position. #SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Royale passes into side control.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Gutierrez actively working from the bottom here. Royale wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping him busy. #T2# Gutierrez is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Royale is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control. Royale looking to pass the guard. #SU2# Royale stands up and waves to Gutierrez to follow him. Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Gutierrez tries to clinch but Royale is having none of it. Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away. Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side. Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutierrez rather than just go for the knockout. Gutierrez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react. Royale throws a head kick that misses. Gutierrez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royale sprawls and moves away. A jab from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Royale.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Royale loads up on a big right hand but Gutierrez slips the punch. Royale stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet. Royale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Royale throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it. Royale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGutierrez. Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Royale. Gutierrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gutierrez - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Royale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Royale misses the shot to the body. Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A punch combination from Royale misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! A victorious Alex Gutierrez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gutierrez lands a jab.#CL2# Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez slows down the pace here.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Gutierrez pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB# Gutierrez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackson is defending well. Gutierrez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gutierrez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Gutierrez! Alex Gutierrez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RRFC 56: Silva vs Flynn
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Stefano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gutierrez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stefano lands a left hand.
Gutierrez misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Gutierrez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stefano blocks an elbow strike. Gutierrez lands a nice uppercut. Gutierrez has a couple of punches blocked by Stefano.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gutierrez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefano's brow. Stefano pushes Gutierrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Stefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Stefano manages to get underhooks.
Stefano lands a shot to the body. Stefano digs a right hand underneath Gutierrez's ribcage. Gutierrez let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Stefano as the two fighters clinch.
Stefano lands with a left to the head. Gutierrez takes a shot to the head. Stefano lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stefano lands a nice shot to the body. Stefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gutierrez's elbow. Gutierrez has a couple of punches blocked by Stefano.
Stefano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Gutierrez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefano walks away with a smile on his face. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nice shot by Stefano. Stefano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutierrez doesn't seem bothered though. Gutierrez takes one to the chin there. Stefano cracks a nice hook into Gutierrez's ribs. Gutierrez misses with a left hand and Gutierrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stefano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stefano scores with a sloppy right hand. Gutierrez should have avoided that one. Stefano connects with a body shot that sends Gutierrez's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Stefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gutierrez wants to clinch. Axel Stefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gutierrez tries to clinch but Stefano is having none of it. #T2# Stefano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stefano throws a hook to the side of Gutierrez's head but Gutierrez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gutierrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stefano cracks Gutierrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gutierrez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stefano scores with a hook. Stefano blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
Stefano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gutierrez. Gutierrez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stefano moves away from the strike by Gutierrez. Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Stefano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gutierrez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefano is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stefano. #T3# Stefano misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stefano. #TD# Gutierrez pulls guard. #SU2# Stefano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Stefano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gutierrez is landing a low percentage of strikes. Stefano scores with a hook. Gutierrez slips under a jab from Stefano. Gutierrez slips under a jab from Stefano. Gutierrez misses with a right hand #CL2# and Stefano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stefano. A right hook to the body lands for Stefano.
Stefano presses Gutierrez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gutierrez is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Stefano. #BC2# Stefano breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Stefano coming out on top. Stefano throws a lazy right hand but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Stefano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stefano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gutierrez's hands. Stefano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gutierrez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4##CL2# Stefano closes the distance and clinches. Gutierrez looking to stall.
Gutierrez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stefano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Stefano cracks Gutierrez with a nice body shot. Stefano scores with a hook to the body. Stefano presses Gutierrez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stefano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stefano lands a body punch. Stefano works on Gutierrez's body with a couple of short punches. Stefano lands a shot to the body. Stefano digs a right hand underneath Gutierrez's ribcage. Gutierrez let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stefano lands a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gutierrez. Stefano lands a right hand. Stefano scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Stefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A cross from Stefano lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stefano dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Gutierrez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stefano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Gutierrez moves away from the strike by Stefano. Stefano throws out a powerful jab. Axel Stefano seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gutierrez throws an off balance right hand
and Gutierrez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stefano avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefano! But no joy. Stefano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheers as Stefano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gutierrez doesn't seem phased though. Gutierrez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stefano moves out of range of the leg kick from Gutierrez. Stefano unleashes a big counter combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stefano connects with the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stefano lands a jab to Gutierrez's midsection. Stefano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Gutierrez misses with a low kick as Stefano jumps back. Stefano getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stefano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutierrez circles away quickly and effectively. Gutierrez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Gutierrez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stefano scores with a sloppy right hand. Gutierrez should have avoided that one. Stefano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutierrez at a distance.
Stefano tries to land a leg kick but Gutierrez saw it coming and moves away.
Gutierrez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stefano dips to his left and cracks Gutierrez with an uppercut! Stefano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutierrez doesn't seem bothered though. A big right from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stefano to counter with a crisp jab. Stefano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gutierrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefano throws out the jab. Gutierrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stefano finds it's way round the side to connect with Gutierrez's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Stefano moves into the clinch.#T2# Stefano lands with a left to the head. Stefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stefano.
Stefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gutierrez trying to stall but Stefano improves his position.
Gutierrez looking to stall.
Stefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stefano pushes Gutierrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Stefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stefano lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Gutierrez gets tackled into the cage by Stefano. Stefano maintains the clinch. Stefano lands a nice shot to the body. Stefano misses with a body punch.
#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Stefano.
Stefano lands a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Stefano.
Stefano lands an uppercut. Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Stefano.
Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Stefano. Stefano lands a body punch. Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch. Stefano scores with a shoulder strike. Stefano tries a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks it.
Stefano lands a body shot. Stefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Gutierrez backwards. Stefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gutierrez backwards. #BC2# Stefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Stefano rushes Gutierrez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Stefano breaks the clinch.
#T4# Stefano lands a jab to Gutierrez's midsection. Stefano lands the left hand. Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Stefano thuds his right hand into Gutierrez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Stefano lands an overhand right. Stefano lands with a nice combination. Gutierrez backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked! Stefano lands a glancing blow to the side of Gutierrez's head. Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gutierrez misses with a body shot
and Stefano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gutierrez throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefano counters with a straight right hand. Stefano scores with a hook.#CL2# Stefano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch. Stefano scores with a hook to the body. Stefano gets through Gutierrez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stefano creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gutierrez with a big uppercut! Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Stefano pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gutierrez to the mat! Gutierrez covers up and Stefano unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axel Stefano! A less than humble Axel Stefano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RRFC 51: Anthony vs Neil
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gutierrez defending well as Supreme loads up on a big left hand. Supreme misses with a hook. Supreme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Supreme misses. Supreme misses with a looping left. Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Supreme throws a shot from downtown. Gutierrez moves away and avoids it. Supreme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it. Supreme scores with a hook to the body. Gutierrez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Supreme has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gutierrez is landing a low percentage of strikes. Supreme checks a leg kick nicely. Supreme throws out a loose jab but Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Gutierrez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Supreme. Supreme lands a jab to the nose. A big left from Supreme misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Gutierrez. A swing and a miss from Gutierrez. Supreme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutierrez. We've been hearing reports that Gutierrez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gutierrez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Supreme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This has been an exciting period of action! Supreme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Gutierrez walks into a left hand. #CL# Gutierrez moves into the clinch.#BC2# Supreme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gutierrez misses with a looping right. Gutierrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gutierrez looks for the body kick but Supreme saw that one coming. Gutierrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD# Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into Supreme's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Supreme pulls Gutierrez in close to prevent any damage. Supreme keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. Supreme controlling Gutierrez's posture. Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Supreme.#T2# Supreme is pulling down on Gutierrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gutierrez, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Supreme keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. Supreme seems keen to control Gutierrez's posture. Supreme 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. Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Supreme is retaining full guard. Gutierrez being controlled here momentarily. Gutierrez pushing down on Supreme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Supreme wants to get back to full guard. Supreme is still trying to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Supreme is staying active underneath Gutierrez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Supreme gets full guard. Supreme trying to keep a closed guard but Gutierrez is proving a slippery customer.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Supreme is retaining full guard. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Supreme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supreme is keeping the position for now. Supreme wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment. Supreme controlling Gutierrez's posture. Gutierrez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4# Gutierrez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Supreme is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gutierrez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Supreme trying to control from the bottom.
Supreme is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gutierrez trying to control from half guard but Supreme is working away. Gutierrez thows a huge punch but Supreme dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Gutierrez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Burrito Supreme will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it. Gutierrez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Burrito Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez slips under a jab from Supreme. Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supreme.
Supreme scores with the left hand. Gutierrez knows he should have avoided that one. Supreme misses with a hook
#TD# and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Supreme is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Gutierrez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gutierrez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Supreme! Gutierrez throwing strikes here but Supreme is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Supreme is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Supreme is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Gutierrez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Supreme working to try and regain half guard.
Supreme is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez's attempts to control the action. Supreme is bucking up trying to escape but Gutierrez cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gutierrez landing strikes, looking to finish! Gutierrez with the ground and pound from mount. Gutierrez with good strikes from the mount here! Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supreme can do to turn this around? Gutierrez controlling the pace for now. Supreme is working to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez looking to control but Supreme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2# Gutierrez raining down shots from the mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Supreme is working to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Supreme is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Supreme tries to reverse the position but Gutierrez maintains control. Gutierrez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Supreme's face.
Gutierrez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Supreme is rocked! Gutierrez landing strikes from the mount and Supreme is in trouble! Supreme is still in real trouble! Can Gutierrez finish him? Supreme tries to hold on but Gutierrez postures up. Gutierrez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Supreme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Supreme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Gutierrez wants to finish this one by submission but Supreme is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gutierrez. 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.#T3# Supreme is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Gutierrez wants to finish this one by submission but Supreme is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gutierrez. Gutierrez prevents Supreme from getting the reversal. Supreme is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Gutierrez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gutierrez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gutierrez lands a big shot to the head and Supreme winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Gutierrez! Our winner, Alex Gutierrez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 45
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gutierrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# King has gone for a leg lock! Gutierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.#REVR# Gutierrez stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gutierrez cracks King with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU# Gutierrez decides to stand back up. #CL# Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gutierrez rushes King and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! King is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gutierrez piles on the pressure and King crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gutierrez! A very excited looking Alex Gutierrez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vice throws a chopping leg kick but Gutierrez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Vice moves into the clinch. Vice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gutierrez's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gutierrez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Lee Vice has been cut. Vice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Gutierrez pulls guard effortlessly. Vice wants to stand and escape but instead Gutierrez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Gutierrez sitting in guard, not really doing much. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Gutierrez forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Gutierrez seems to be working for a kimura but Vice defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gutierrez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gutierrez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gutierrez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gutierrez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2# Gutierrez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Vice wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Gutierrez is looking for a kimura here.
Vice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutierrez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Vice scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gutierrez manages to mount him!
Gutierrez landing shots from mount. Gutierrez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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. Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Vice looks winded! Vice in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gutierrez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gutierrez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vice looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Vice is rocked!#SUB# Vice is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gutierrez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vice is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Gutierrez! After winning the bout, Alex Gutierrez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Davies tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davies throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease. Gutierrez feinted there with a counter leg kick. Davies throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease. Davies tries to work over Gutierrez's front leg with a kick but Gutierrez checks it. Gutierrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big right from Gutierrez misses. Aaron Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Davies. Davies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD# and Gutierrez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davies! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Davies is trying to control Gutierrez's posture but Gutierrez avoids it. Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gutierrez misses with the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davies is trying to buck Gutierrez off.#T1# Davies defending against the ground and pound. Gutierrez working away. Gutierrez misses with an attempted head punch from side control. You can see the frustration on Davies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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. Davies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gutierrez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Gutierrez cracks Davies with an elbow. That is naaassty. Gutierrez working away. Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gutierrez is putting a hurting on Davies here, landing some big shots from side control. Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gutierrez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutierrez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davies some visible discomfort.
#T3# Davies parries the strikes from Gutierrez easily there. Gutierrez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davies to escape.
Gutierrez staying calm.#SUB# Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Davies tries to escape but Gutierrez is in control. The ground and pound from Gutierrez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB# Gutierrez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davies, who protects the arm well. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Davies is not content to let Gutierrez control the position. Davies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gutierrez.
Davies is not content to let Gutierrez control the position. #SUB# Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Davies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL# Davies gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch. Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gutierrez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# Gutierrez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez's legs - danger averted. Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Davies won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gutierrez has momentary wrist control but Davies slips an elbow through the middle. Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Davies throws a big elbow that misses. Gutierrez is pulling down on Davies's head to control his posture. Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Davies trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davies throws a solid leg kick but Gutierrez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davies. Davies connects with a right hand. Gutierrez shakes it off. No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies. Davies lunges at Gutierrez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gutierrez's hand. #TD# Gutierrez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davies to the mat! Davies manages to get full guard. Davies pulls Gutierrez in close to prevent any damage. Davies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gutierrez postures up.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving. Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez. #T4# A swing and a miss from Davies. Aaron Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez digs a good body shot into Davies's ribs. Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Davies looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well. Crunch! Gutierrez slams his shin into Davies's torso. Aaron Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davies is breathing heavily. Gutierrez checks a leg kick nicely. Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies. Davies swinging wildly here.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Davies is looking to score with low kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet. Davies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Davies thows a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it #CL# and Gutierrez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davies misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from Davies.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davies crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gutierrez - the referee stops the clock and Davies gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gutierrez. Davies manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Davies throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely. #CL# Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutierrez. Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around? Gutierrez lands a knee to the body.
Gutierrez is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davies 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 lands with a short shot to the head. Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Gutierrez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez is pushing Davies up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Davies throws a head punch that misses. Davies being controlled against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Gutierrez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gutierrez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards. Gutierrez lands an elbow just above Davies 's eye. Gutierrez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice elbow from Gutierrez. Gutierrez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards. Davies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez is looking to wear down Davies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Gutierrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Davies takes an elbow to the temple. Davies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gutierrez tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gutierrez keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Gutierrez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gutierrez.
Aaron Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Gutierrez has hold of Davies's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davies seems comfortable defending it but Gutierrez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davies is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davies is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gutierrez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Gutierrez! During a confident post fight interview, Alex Gutierrez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 32
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1# Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimers misses with a takedown attempt enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab. Jimers fails in his attempt to clinch. Jimers fails with the takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jimers. Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Jimers. Jimers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gutierrez is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez scores with a nice strike. Gutierrez lands a two punch combo.
Jimers fails in his attempt to clinch. Jimers has his takedown stuffed and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Good shot there by Gutierrez. Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Jimers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gutierrez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gutierrez stuns Jimers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jimers looks winded!#CL# Gutierrez takes the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutierrez. Gutierrez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jimers wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gutierrez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gutierrez lands a hook that snaps the head of Jimers backwards. Gutierrez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutierrez has Jimers pushed against the cage.#T2# Gutierrez has Jimers pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice elbow from Gutierrez. Gutierrez scores with a nice hook to the head. Jimers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gutierrez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jimerss head. #ROC# Jimers is rocked! A knee to the head by Gutierrez.
Jimers is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutierrez finish him? Gutierrez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike. Jimers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Gutierrez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jimers with a big uppercut! Jimers tries to clinch up but Gutierrez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jimers to the mat! Jimers covers up and Gutierrez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Gutierrez! A victorious Alex Gutierrez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RRFC 30: Dilbrandt vs Pandens
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1# Gutierrez moves out of range as Woodley throws a body kick.
Woodley fails to land with a series of punches.
Woodley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodley slips a straight right by Gutierrez. Woodley misses with a combination
and Gutierrez counters with a left to the body. A lazy body kick from Woodley and Gutierrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darren Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Woodley.
Woodley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gutierrez. That did some damage! Gutierrez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Woodley throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez is looking to counter with a body kick. Woodley connects with an inside leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Gutierrez there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Gutierrez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Woodley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez taking a breather. Gutierrez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gutierrez lands an uppercut.#BC2# Woodley manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Gutierrez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gutierrez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Woodley misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Gutierrez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Woodley throws out a leg kick but Gutierrez moves out of range and Woodley only half commits. Woodley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gutierrez if he has to take too many more of those.
Woodley walks into a stiff left hand from Gutierrez. Gutierrez cracks Woodley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Woodley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gutierrez - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Woodley lands with a good body shot. Gutierrez catches Woodley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A punch lands to the side of Gutierrez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woodley at a distance.
A punch combination from Woodley misses. Woodley looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming. #T2# Woodley tries to land a leg kick but Gutierrez saw it coming and moves away.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Woodley walks into a jab. Woodley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Woodley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gutierrez scores with a kick to the body.
Woodley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodley looks winded! Gutierrez is looking to clinch but Woodley is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Gutierrez - just one landing. Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez is looking to counter with a body kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Woodley.
Gutierrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss. Woodley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutierrez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Woodley misses with a few strikes there.
Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Woodley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutierrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT# It looks like Darren Woodley has been cut.#T3# Nice body kick there by Gutierrez. Woodley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gutierrez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Woodley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Woodley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez. A chopping leg kick lands by Gutierrez. Gutierrez delivers a nice body kick. Gutierrez misses with a kick to the body.
Gutierrez scores with a jab. Woodley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woodley scores with a kick to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woodley thows a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it letting Gutierrez counter with a right hand. Woodley throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range. Gutierrez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A nice inside leg kick there by Gutierrez. That's going to slow Woodley down. Woodley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL# Gutierrez moves into range and clinches up with Woodley. A frustrated look appears on Woodley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2# Woodley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Woodley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutierrez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gutierrez tries to land a front kick but Woodley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Woodley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gutierrez. Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Woodley moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a really nice looking cross but Woodley seems unphased.
Woodley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Gutierrez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Woodley throws a chopping leg kick but Gutierrez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Woodley scores with a leg kick.
Woodley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Woodley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darren Woodley's cut. 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. #R2# Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woodley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Woodley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Woodley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woodley moves away. Woodley blocks a leg kick. Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Woodley throws a leg kick and Gutierrez counters with a one-two to the body. Woodley throws a series of punches but Gutierrez avoids them all with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Gutierrez misses the target. We've been informed that Woodley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab from Gutierrez. Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Woodley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodley.
A little feinted left hand from Gutierrez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Woodley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woodley.#T1# Gutierrez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Woodley delivers a nice body kick.#CL# Woodley tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Woodley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Gutierrez. Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from Woodley.
Woodley digs a good hook to Gutierrez's body.
Woodley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gutierrez. Woodley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gutierrez can pounce on him.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodley moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses. Woodley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutierrez is just out of range. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gutierrez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Woodley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodley can do to turn this around? A nice leg kick lands there from Gutierrez. Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woodley avoids a kick to the body.
Gutierrez thuds his right hand into Woodley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woodley. Woodley obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutierrez throws a hook but Woodley avoids it easily. Woodley throws a push kick but Gutierrez slaps the foot to one side. As Woodley looks to move away, Gutierrez throws a big counter combo but Woodley just gets out of the way. Woodley takes a body punch but keeps moving. Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far. Woodley throws a body shot but no joy. Gutierrez appears to be looking for a big counter. Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Woodley. Those never looked like landing. Woodley swinging wildly here.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice uppercut lands for Gutierrez. That snapped Woodley's head back.
#T3# Woodley misses with a body shot.
Woodley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gutierrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Woodley thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez's side. Gutierrez connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodley tries to move into range but Gutierrez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gutierrez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gutierrez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gutierrez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woodley. Woodley circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Woodley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Woodley is breathing heavily. Gutierrez lands with a right hand. Woodley misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woodley tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gutierrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woodley's sensitive parts. Gutierrez lands with a kick to the temple. Woodley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Woodley throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range. Gutierrez jabs Woodley right on the nose. Woodley blinks but takes it well.#T4# Gutierrez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gutierrez moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodley. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Woodley manages to avoid it. Gutierrez throws a leg kick which misses Woodley's front leg but catches the back leg as Woodley tries to avoid it. Woodley throws a front kick aimed at Gutierrez's knee but Gutierrez avoids it well. Woodley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Gutierrez scores with a nice strike. Woodley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodley throws a wild body kick that Gutierrez sees coming a mile off. Gutierrez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches. Woodley tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage. A right hand to the body from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woodley wants to break free but Gutierrez has control.
Gutierrez stalling.
Woodley takes an elbow to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Darren Woodley's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woodley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gutierrez moves out of range as Woodley throws a body kick.
Woodley throws a sloppy head kick and Woodley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Woodley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A left and a right from Woodley both land. Nice combination. Woodley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Woodley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Woodley misses the jab. Woodley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Woodley manages to avoid it. Woodley misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Woodley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Woodley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Gutierrez closes the distance and pushes Woodley back into the cage. Gutierrez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woodley backwards. #T1# Gutierrez scores with a shoulder strike. Woodley takes an elbow to the temple. Woodley is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks. Gutierrez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodleys head. Gutierrez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Woodley up against the cage. Gutierrez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Woodley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gutierrez scores a nice knee to the body.
Woodley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. Gutierrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gutierrez lands a left hand.
Gutierrez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Woodley up against the cage.#T2# A shot in the inside from Gutierrez. Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Woodley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woodley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Woodley tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gutierrez scores with a jab. Woodley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodley. Gutierrez lunges at Woodley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woodley's hand. Gutierrez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gutierrez is looking to clinch. Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Woodley is just out of range. Woodley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Woodley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gutierrez back to the cage. Woodley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Woodley misses with a body kick. Woodley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutierrez rather than just go for the knockout. Gutierrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woodley's sensitive parts. #T3# Gutierrez digs a good hook to Woodley's body.
Woodley throws a low kick but Gutierrez moves out of range easily. Gutierrez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Woodley throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely. Woodley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL# Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Woodley wants to break free but Gutierrez has control.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2# Woodley breaks the clinch.
Woodley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Woodley misses the shot to the body. Gutierrez lands a jab to the nose. Woodley ducks right into an uppercut from Gutierrez. Nice jab there from Gutierrez. This has been an exciting period of action! Woodley throws a combination that misses and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand. Gutierrez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woodley in his tracks. Gutierrez scores with a sloppy right hand. Woodley should have avoided that one. Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Gutierrez swings for the body but Woodley moves out of range.
Gutierrez scores with a nice strike. Woodley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woodley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gutierrez blocks it well. Woodley throws a combination that misses and Gutierrez counters with a series of strikes. Woodley will be more careful next time no doubt. Woodley closes the distance and lands a one-two. A leg kick checked by Gutierrez. Woodley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woodley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gutierrez connects with the punch. Woodley lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Woodley. Woodley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gutierrez eats them both and turns towards Woodley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gutierrez moves into range and connects with a jab. Darren Woodley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gutierrez throws a quick inside leg kick. Gutierrez blocks a low kick nicely. Woodley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! A very excited looking Alex Gutierrez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC 27: Dilbrandt vs De Lima
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Gutierrez throws a leg kick and Mesa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gutierrez is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gutierrez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ in the buildup to the fight. Mesa is looking to slow Gutierrez down with leg kicks. Gutierrez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Mesa.
Gutierrez throws a low kick, looking for Mesa's leg but Mesa calmly moves out of range. Mesa scores with a kick to the midsection. The fighters circling - Gutierrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A slapping leg kick lands for Mesa.
#CL# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches. Gutierrez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mesa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gutierrez to keep the fight standing. Gutierrez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gutierrez working aggressively here.
Mesa is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Mesa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Mesa. A shot in the inside from Gutierrez. Gutierrez working aggressively here.
#TD# Gutierrez tightens his grip and picks Mesa up, before dumping him to the ground. Mesa manages to land in guard. #SU# Gutierrez stands up and waves to Mesa to follow him. A lazy body kick from Gutierrez and Mesa counters with a leg kick. Gutierrez thuds his right hand into Mesa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mesa throws a body kick that misses and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutierrez is looking to chop away at Mesa's legs. Mesa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Mesa. Mesa lands a head kick!
#TD# Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Mesa actively working from the bottom here. Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Mesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gutierrez wants to stand but Mesa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2# Mesa actively working from the bottom here. It looks like Gutierrez is going to stand back up.
#SUB2# Mesa actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2# Mesa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Mesa with the active half guard here but Gutierrez passes nicely into side control. Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Mesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU# Gutierrez stands up and beckons Mesa to his feet. Mesa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Mesa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gutierrez throws out a loose jab but Mesa uses good head movement to avoid it. Gutierrez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Mesa lands with a kick to the temple. Gutierrez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesa takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gutierrez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gutierrez. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gutierrez throws a nice outside leg kick. Mesa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mesa throws a body kick that misses. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head kick by Mesa misses and Gutierrez counters with a one-two to the body. Mesa looks winded! Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot. Gutierrez misses with a few strikes there.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily. Mesa throws a head kick that misses and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gutierrez works Mesa's body with a nice hook. Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy. Mesa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gutierrez blocks it well. Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Gutierrez misses with a double jab
and Mesa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily. Mesa thows a body kick. Gutierrez tries to catch it but that hurt him. Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mesa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming. Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily. Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa is breathing heavily. Mesa throws a lazy head kick and Gutierrez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesa thinking. Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mesa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gutierrez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target. Gutierrez misses with a straight left. Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesa can do to turn this around?#CL# Gutierrez moves into the clinch. Mesa blocking some punches.
#T2# Mesa blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesa controls his hands.
Mesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A shot in the inside from Gutierrez. Gutierrez tries a knee to the head but Mesa blocks it.
#TD2# Mesa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gutierrez uses from the top position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Mesa has his foot on Gutierrez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gutierrez works his way back into a safe position though.#SU# Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mesa follows without any prompting. Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far. Mesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutierrez. A lazy body kick from Mesa and Mesa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Mesa walks into a straight right hand from Gutierrez. Mesa checks a low kick from Gutierrez. Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Mesa.
Gutierrez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesa connects with a high kick. Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Mesa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gutierrez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mesa. Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Mesa counters with a nice body kick.
Mesa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mesa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good shot there by Gutierrez. This has been an exciting period of action! Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Mesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Mesa throws a head kick that misses and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mesa misses with a body kick. As Mesa looks to move away, Gutierrez throws a big counter combo but Mesa just gets out of the way. Gutierrez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Good leg kick by Gutierrez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo. Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gutierrez throws a body punch but Mesa moves out of range. Gutierrez scores with a body shot.
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a quick counter head kick but Mesa was just out of range. Mesa walks into a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez connects with a body shot. Mesa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mesa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gutierrez cracks the inside of Mesa's front leg. #CL# Mesa tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch. Gutierrez is pushing Mesa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Gutierrez. #T1# Gutierrez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesa or not. Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mesa blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mesa dodges an elbow strike from Gutierrez.
Alex Gutierrez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mesa jumps guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gutierrez lands an elbow inside that Mesa shrugs off. Gutierrez trying to land knees to the body.
Ruben Mesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Mesa is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Mesa. The referee is keeping an eye on Gutierrez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gutierrez pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gutierrez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Gutierrez misses with an elbow strike.
Mesa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Mesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
#T3# Mesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesa is just out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gutierrez!
Mesa misses with a head kick.
Mesa throws a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it. It appears Gutierrez was looking to counter with a kick there. Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mesa misses with a head kick.
Mesa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mesa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gutierrez lands with a nice body punch. Gutierrez throws a half hearted mid kick. A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez. Gutierrez sizes up Mesa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gutierrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Gutierrez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mesa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gutierrez. Mesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gutierrez connects with a jab.#CL# Gutierrez moves into the clinch. Gutierrez lands with a right to the head. Gutierrez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mesa avoids the damage to the body. Mesa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutierrez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutierrez lands with a left to the head. Gutierrez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesa controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gutierrez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! Alex Gutierrez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside. Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Daigle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gutierrez cracks Daigle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Daigle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gutierrez to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gutierrez enables Daigle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gutierrez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Gutierrez pushes Daigle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Daigle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez! Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Daigle keeps moving and retains side control. Daigle throwing strikes but Gutierrez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1# Daigle can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Gutierrez stands up and beckons Daigle to his feet. Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
Gutierrez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daigle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gutierrez connects with a body shot. Gutierrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Daigle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gutierrez's waist but Gutierrez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daigle off to one side. Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Daigle shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well. Daigle dives in and grabs Gutierrez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes down on Daigle's head and hops out. Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle. Daigle misses with a shot to the body and Gutierrez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Daigle looks winded! Daigle tries to clinch and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Left hook, right uppercut from Gutierrez. #CL# Gutierrez clinches up against the cage.#BC# Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daigle.
Gutierrez throws a nice looking combination but Daigle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt and Gutierrez counters with a straight right hand. Gutierrez scores with a body shot.
#TD2# Daigle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard. Gutierrez controlling the position for now. Daigle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutierrez defending well though. #T3# Gutierrez moves into full guard.
#ES# Gutierrez kicks Daigle off and gets to his feet. Daigle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daigle walks into a jab. Alex Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Daigle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Daigle wants to work for an arm triangle but Gutierrez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gutierrez keeping control of the position. #T4##ES# Gutierrez kicks Daigle off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gutierrez scores with a kick to the midsection. Gutierrez stuffs the takedown attempt from Daigle. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet. A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gutierrez scores with a push kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that 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. #R2# Gutierrez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2# Daigle rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage. Gutierrez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daigle's efforts to push away. Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daigle backwards. Gutierrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gutierrez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daigle can do to turn this around? Daigle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well. Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daigle backwards. Gutierrez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gutierrez obliges. Daigle tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Daigle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle. Daigle jumps guard but Gutierrez stands there with Daigle around his waist. Daigle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez. Daigle is breathing heavily.#T1# Gutierrez pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on Daigle's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gutierrez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the cage.#BC# Gutierrez manages to break the clinch.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gutierrez lands with a shot to the body. Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far. Daigle doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutierrez circles away.
Daigle moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off. A little feinted left hand from Gutierrez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Daigle gets in close and instigates a clinch. Daigle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutierrez. Daigle tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# That kick from Gutierrez tenderised Daigle's leg. Daigle is trying to keep his angry face on. Gutierrez leaves Daigle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gutierrez sizes up Daigle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gutierrez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gutierrez jabs Daigle to the body, keeping him at a distance. A left lands for Gutierrez. Daigle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez. Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top. Daigle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gutierrez scores with a head kick.
Gutierrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daigle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Daigle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gutierrez cracks Daigle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Daigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez moves into range and connects with a jab. Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gutierrez scores with a jab to the body. Daigle shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez shows good takedown defense. #CL# Gutierrez instigates a clinch. Gutierrez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the cage. Daigle is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
#T4# Gutierrez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gutierrez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC# Daigle is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gutierrez punishes Daigle's body with a nice straight punch. Gutierrez throws a leg kick which misses Daigle's front leg but catches the back leg as Daigle tries to avoid it. Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Daigle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutierrez finish him? Daigle is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gutierrez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gutierrez! Our winner, Alex Gutierrez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1# Mygueel shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well. Mygueel shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Mygueel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mygueel at a distance.
Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2# Mygueel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gutierrez is trying to defend but Mygueel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mygueel thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez gets back to full guard.
Mygueel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gutierrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2# Mygueel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gutierrez dives on top into guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Mygueel won't let him. Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel. Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now. #SU# Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mygueel follows without any prompting. #T2# A left lands for Gutierrez. Gutierrez stuffs the takedown. Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Mygueel. Mygueel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mygueel closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Mygueel pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mygueel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Marcello Mygueel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range. Gutierrez lands with a cross. Mygueel fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo. Alex Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mygueel. Gutierrez scores with a hook. Gutierrez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Mygueel moves out of range. Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Mygueel shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Mygueel on that attempt. Gutierrez looks to land a combination but Mygueel avoids it well. Gutierrez cracks Mygueel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gutierrez scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2# Mygueel gets a double leg takedown into Gutierrez's guard. Mygueel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gutierrez controlling Mygueel's posture. Mygueel stops Gutierrez from standing up. Mygueel advances position into side control! Gutierrez is not content to let Mygueel control the position. Mygueel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4# Mygueel working away.#SUB2# Mygueel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gutierrez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcello Mygueel! A relieved looking Marcello Mygueel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 17
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1# Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller goes for a double leg but Gutierrez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gutierrez continues to drive forward. Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As Gutierrez backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all. Gutierrez scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2# Miller drives through with a takedown into Gutierrez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Miller 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. Miller advances to half guard. Miller stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground. Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gutierrez! Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1# Miller tries to push Gutierrez's head away but Gutierrez is holding on tight. Miller controlling the position easily from mount. Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Gutierrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gutierrez manages to avoid the submission attempt. Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working. Gutierrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gutierrez prevents Miller from improving position. Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom here. Gutierrez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller. #T3##ES# Gutierrez sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. A cross from Gutierrez lands. Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage. Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Miller throws a head kick that misses. Gutierrez pushes Miller away with a front kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Gutierrez has managed to clinch.
#BC# Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutierrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A swing and a miss from Gutierrez. Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4# Gutierrez slips under a jab from Miller. Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Gutierrez. Gutierrez lands with a nice body kick. Miller is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Gutierrez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gutierrez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gutierrez?
Miller controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard. Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. CJ Miller has got the better of the ground game so far. Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Miller is looking to advance position but Gutierrez won't allow it. Well, if Miller 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller moves nicely into side control. #T1# Miller trying to control the position but Gutierrez is working away. Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.#SU2# Miller decides to stand back up. Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination. Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far. Gutierrez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Gutierrez. Miller looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well. #CL# Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Gutierrez.#CL2# Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
#T3##TD2# Gutierrez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gutierrez to the mat. Gutierrez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Miller trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Miller wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Miller throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Miller scoring with some ground and pound. Miller prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miller has a takedown stuffed. Gutierrez misses with a body kick. Gutierrez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gutierrez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range. Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range. A big right from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Gutierrez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut. Gutierrez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutierrez wants it to stay on the feet. Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gutierrez.#TD2# Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gutierrez is concentrating on defense, preventing Miller from advancing position. Miller controlling the action here. #T1# Miller prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard. Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2# Miller gets to his feet - Gutierrez follows without any prompting. Miller fails to land the takedown. Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.#ES# Gutierrez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miller.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet. Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutierrez sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gutierrez is looking to escape. Gutierrez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Gutierrez gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Nice body punch from Gutierrez. Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Miller. Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range. Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range. Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gutierrez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Gutierrez! An out of breath Alex Gutierrez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bloodbath 11 at The Expo
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1# Gutierrez tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Black feinted with a counter takedown. Gutierrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black. Gutierrez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gutierrez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gutierrez digs a good body shot into Black's ribs. Black shoots for a takedown but Gutierrez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Black drops his hands momentarily and Gutierrez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gutierrez dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!#TD# Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU# Black stands up and waves to Gutierrez to follow him. Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it. Black walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutierrez, as that shot connected.
#T1# Gutierrez cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Black thows a left - swing and a miss! Black sets himself, and Gutierrez steps forward looking for the clinch! Black avoids it this time. Gutierrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gutierrez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD# Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gutierrez pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black trying to control from half guard but Gutierrez is working away. Gutierrez trying to control but Black postures up.
Well, if Black 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.
#T2# Gutierrez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Black manages to mount him!
#SUB# Black looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Black trying to control but Gutierrez is having none of it. Gutierrez tries to buck Black off but he can't manage it. #SU# Black is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3# Gutierrez tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big left from Gutierrez misses. A jab from Gutierrez misses. #TD# Gutierrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Gutierrez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gutierrez after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gutierrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gutierrez swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Gutierrez throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Black shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gutierrez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4# Gutierrez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Gutierrez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range. Gutierrez looks winded! Gutierrez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Gutierrez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Black closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gutierrez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black. Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Black walks into a straight right hand from Gutierrez. Black throws a hook but Gutierrez blocks it. Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Gutierrez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though. Gutierrez lands the left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
#T1# Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gutierrez throws a jab when Black was well out of range. Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Black is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU# Black gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Gutierrez throws a leg kick #TD# and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Gutierrez didn't expect that. Gutierrez is breathing heavily.#SU# Black stands up from Gutierrez's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout. Gutierrez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gutierrez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gutierrez won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Black has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Gutierrez misses with a right hand #TD# and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutierrez's guard. Black looking to pass the guard. Black is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Black trying to move into half guard but instead Gutierrez has managed to sweep!#REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
#REVR# Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Black advances position into side control! Gutierrez is looking to reverse the position. Black wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Black stands up and beckons Gutierrez to his feet. Gutierrez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4# Danga de danga de dang - Gutierrez scores with a four punch combination! Gutierrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gutierrez napping and manages to drive through into side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Gutierrez is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #SU# Black stands up and beckons Gutierrez to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gutierrez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutierrez, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Alex Gutierrez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gutierrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Black at a distance.
#TD# Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there. Gutierrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black trying to pass the guard but Gutierrez defending well. Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB# Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Black is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
Black is pressing down on Gutierrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gutierrez is holding on for now. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Black works his way into full mount! #SUB# Black goes for an armbar but Gutierrez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gutierrez. Black is pulling down on Gutierrez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gutierrez, at least for the moment.#T3# Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Black 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. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Gutierrez gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting. Gutierrez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4# Black keeps the fight on the outside. Black tries to counter with a takedown but Gutierrez is quick to defend against it. Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Black walks into a left hand. #CL2# Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jon Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gutierrez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him. Black can't get the takedown.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gutierrez prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gutierrez stalling the fight.
Gutierrez tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gutierrez stalling.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight! Alex 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! Our winner, Alex Gutierrez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Gutierrez looking to score a takedown here. Mckinney is defending well but Gutierrez drives through and ends up in Mckinney's guard.#ES# Mckinney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Mckinney keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Mckinney pulls guard successfully.
Mckinney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mckinney is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB# Mckinney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2# Gutierrez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gutierrez looks winded!#T1# Mckinney closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Mckinney pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gutierrez tries to bum rush Mckinney with a series of wild strikes but Mckinney uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gutierrez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mckinney to counter with a crisp jab. Nice takedown defense from Gutierrez. No joy for Mckinney on that attempt. #TD2# Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mckinney napping and manages to drive through into side control! Mckinney is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckinney keeps working. Mckinney is trying to improve his position. Gutierrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Mckinney is trying to buck Gutierrez off. Mckinney is trying to control Gutierrez's posture but Gutierrez avoids it. Mckinney is not content to let Gutierrez control the position. Gutierrez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mckinney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Gutierrez misses with a leg kick and Mckinney counters with a lovely shot to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Gutierrez. A big left from Gutierrez misses. Mckinney throws a big counter combination but Gutierrez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mckinney misses with a takedown attempt - Gutierrez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mckinney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mckinney keeps the fight on the outside. A counter left hand to the body from Mckinney misses its target. Gutierrez leaves Mckinney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mckinney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4##TD2# Gutierrez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mckinney to the ground. Gutierrez is now in Mckinney's guard.#ES# Mckinney wriggles free and stands up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckinney fails with a takedown attempt. Gutierrez throws a combination that misses and Mckinney counters with a nice uppercut. Mckinney fails with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gutierrez! But no joy. 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 Henry Mckinney will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into guard. Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckinney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Gutierrez gets to his feet - Mckinney follows without any prompting. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mckinney is defended easily by Gutierrez. Gutierrez wants to counter the offense by Mckinney and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mckinney blocks the body kick.
#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckinney. Gutierrez throws out a counter right but Mckinney avoids it with no problem. Gutierrez is breathing heavily. Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gutierrez duly obliges. #TD# Mckinney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mckinney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck. Mckinney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gutierrez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Mckinney lands a couple of digs. Gutierrez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mckinney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Mckinney clinches. Mckinney is trying to pull guard but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mckinney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mckinney 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. Mckinney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mckinney fails with the takedown. Gutierrez unleashes a big counter combination but Mckinney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Mckinney rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage. Mckinney jumps guard but Gutierrez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mckinney tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
#TD2# Gutierrez pulls Mckinney into guard.
Mckinney lands a couple of digs. Henry Mckinney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gutierrez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutierrez is on top in guard.
#REVB# Mckinney is trying to keep Gutierrez in close.
#T4# Gutierrez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mckinney is proving hard to escape from. Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mckinney is keeping the position for now. Gutierrez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Mckinney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez throws the kick towards the body but Mckinney avoids it.#TD2# Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mckinney is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU# Mckinney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutierrez, up you get! Horrible takedown attempt by Mckinney or perhaps it was just good defense by Gutierrez, which made it look bad. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Mckinney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Mckinney 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. Mckinney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mckinney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# Mckinney rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Mckinney drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Mckinney 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. Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control. Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Mckinney trying to keep a closed guard but Gutierrez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Mckinney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gutierrez is aware though and is defending well. Mckinney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2# Gutierrez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Gutierrez pushes Mckinney up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gutierrez throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Mckinney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutierrez.
Mckinney feinted with a counter takedown. Mckinney tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range. Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutierrez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Mckinney tries to close the distance and clinch but Gutierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Mckinney closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Gutierrez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Mckinney kicks off Gutierrez and gets to his feet. #TD2# Gutierrez scores with a takedown into Mckinney's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# Mckinney is working an open guard so Gutierrez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses. Gutierrez connects with a high kick. Mckinney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gutierrez sprawls well. Gutierrez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mckinney gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mckinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alex Gutierrez. I think Gutierrez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! Alex Gutierrez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
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Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Gutierrez clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage. Gutierrez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tucker.
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gutierrez as Tucker tries to tie him up. #TD2# Gutierrez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gutierrez controlling the position.#SUB# Tucker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gutierrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gutierrez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Gutierrez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tucker is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tucker working for a triangle but Gutierrez defends it easily.
#T1##SU2# Gutierrez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Tucker gets caught napping as Gutierrez dives in and scores a takedown. Tucker manages to retain guard. Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gutierrez looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Tucker trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2# Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tucker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tucker trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Tucker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tucker has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gutierrez is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES2# Gutierrez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2# Tucker tries to sprawl but Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Gutierrez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tucker is controlling Gutierrez's position as best he can from this difficult position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tucker works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily. Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Alexis Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches. Gutierrez is stalling here.
#BC2# Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutierrez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2# Gutierrez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Tucker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gutierrez dives into side control.
#T1##REVR# Tucker sneaks back into half guard. Gutierrez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2# Gutierrez decides to stand up. #TD2# Gutierrez gets a double leg takedown into Tucker's guard.#T2# Tucker pulls Gutierrez in to control the position. Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but instead Tucker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Gutierrez wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him. Tucker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gutierrez is looking to sweep but instead, Tucker has passed into half guard.
#T3##SUB# Tucker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutierrez has managed to free his arm - good work. Gutierrez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Gutierrez defends the submission attempt. Gutierrez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4# 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. Gutierrez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Gutierrez defends the submission attempt. Gutierrez trying to get back to full guard but Tucker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tucker looking to control but Gutierrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease. Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Gutierrez, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Gutierrez against the cage but Gutierrez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Tucker gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gutierrez. #BC2# Gutierrez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gutierrez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gutierrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gutierrez looks to move away, Tucker throws a big counter combo but Gutierrez just gets out of the way. Gutierrez wants to land a leg kick but Tucker is out of range. Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##TD2# Gutierrez shoots in and bounces Tucker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Tucker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gutierrez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tucker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gutierrez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Gutierrez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. 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. Gutierrez wants to control but Tucker passes easily into half guard.
#T2# Gutierrez trying to control from the bottom.
Tucker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Tucker passes into side control, despite Gutierrez's attempt to control the position.
#T3# Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control. Tucker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gutierrez, who protects the arm well. Gutierrez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gutierrez is trying to stand up here but Tucker is controlling him well. Tucker passes the guard and advances to mount! The referee warns Gutierrez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Tucker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gutierrez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexis Tucker. I think Gutierrez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez! Alex Gutierrez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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