PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalla Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalla Lauderdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Guillard's chin.

Guillard
vs
Lauderdale

175 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Guillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalla Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauderdale leaves Guillard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lauderdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lauderdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guillard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Lauderdale misses its intended target.
Lauderdale scores with a jab to the head.
Guillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauderdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Guillard.
The crowd cheers as Lauderdale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guillard doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Guillard - just one landing.
Lauderdale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauderdale jabs Guillard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lauderdale misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauderdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalla Lauderdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guillard!
Guillard lands a nice hook to Lauderdale's body. Lauderdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Lauderdale lands.
Lauderdale throws an off balance right hand
and Guillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guillard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauderdale manages to avoid it.
Lauderdale swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale swinging wildly here.
Lauderdale misses with a body shot.
Guillard throws a lazy right hand but Lauderdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauderdale scores with a nice head shot.
Lauderdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauderdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale tries to bum rush Guillard with a series of wild strikes but Guillard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guillard wants to clinch.
Lauderdale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guillard looks to land a combination but Lauderdale avoids it well.
Lauderdale misses with a hook.
Guillard slips under a jab from Lauderdale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lauderdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauderdale misses with a right hand
and Guillard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalla Lauderdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauderdale moves away.
Lauderdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Lauderdale finds it's way through Guillard's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauderdale thows a body shot but no joy.
Lauderdale misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalla Lauderdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guillard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauderdale throws out the jab.
Lauderdale throws an overhand right that lands on Guillard's shoulder, as Guillard tries to avoid the shot.
Guillard moves out of range as Lauderdale strikes.
Guillard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lauderdale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guillard scrambles back to his feet.
Lauderdale lands a lovely overhand right.
Lauderdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guillard misses the jab.
Guillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauderdale manages to avoid it.
Lauderdale throws a series of punches but Guillard avoids them all with ease.
Lauderdale throws a series of punches but Guillard avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauderdale scores with a head kick.
Guillard tests Lauderdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guillard tries to clinch up.
Guillard is looking to wear down Lauderdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Guillard misses.
Lauderdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lauderdale clobbers Guillard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Guillard looking to score a takedown here. Lauderdale is defending well but Guillard drives through and ends up in Lauderdale's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lauderdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale tries to stand but can't do so whilst Guillard controls his leg.
Guillard pushes Lauderdale off looking to stand but Lauderdale dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Guillard kicks Lauderdale off and gets back to his feet.
Guillard catches Lauderdale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lauderdale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lauderdale throws a low kick but Guillard moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard takes a swing at Lauderdale's ribcage but misses.
Lauderdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guillard.
Lauderdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Guillard is just out of range.
Lauderdale misses with the combination.
Lauderdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guillard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauderdale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guillard avoids the head kick by Lauderdale.
Guillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale throws a lazy right hand but Guillard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauderdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauderdale.
Guillard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauderdale.
Guillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauderdale.
Guillard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauderdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guillard defending well as Lauderdale loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guillard lands a jab to the head.
Lauderdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lauderdale tries to bum rush Guillard with a series of wild strikes but Guillard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalla Lauderdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guillard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lauderdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillard moves away.
Lauderdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauderdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guillard.
A punch combination from Lauderdale misses.
Guillard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guillard.
Lauderdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Guillard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lauderdale!
Guillard tries to control but Lauderdale wriggling away.
Lauderdale can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guillard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lauderdale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guillard controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guillard wants to finish this one by submission but Lauderdale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guillard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guillard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Guillard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lauderdale is now in Guillard's guard. A big mistake from Guillard there, giving up the dominant position!
Guillard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lauderdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guillard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Paul Guillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauderdale throws a lazy right hand but Guillard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalla Lauderdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauderdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillard manages to avoid it.
Lauderdale looks to throw the jab but Guillard is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale misses with an uppercut.
Dalla Lauderdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lauderdale!

Guillard gets the takedown into side control.
Guillard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lauderdale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Guillard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Guillard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lauderdale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Guillard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lauderdale 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalla Lauderdale!
Dalla Lauderdale bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.