PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fandango Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nguyen
vs
Paulson

188 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fandango Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Paulson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulson misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Paulson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Paulson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nguyen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulson defends well.

Paulson stands and steps away. Nguyen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Paulson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nguyen's half guard.
Nguyen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulson on the ground.
Paulson trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nguyen!
Paulson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nguyen is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paulson controlling his opponent.
Nguyen is squirming around, avoiding Paulson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Fandango Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen wants to control but Paulson is having none of it.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position but Paulson isn't that keen on the idea.

Paulson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Paulson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Paulson!