PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gaultier
vs
Tattum

175 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

185 cm
27
153 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaultier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaultier - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier throws a nice looking combination but Tattum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Gaultier lands with a hook. Tattum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gaultier misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
and Gaultier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tattum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattum manages to avoid it.
Tattum is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaultier misses with a low kick as Tattum jumps back.
We've been informed that Tattum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tattum slips under a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Tattum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattum throws a right hand that Gaultier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaultier also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tattum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum tries to clinch but Gaultier moves out of range.

Gaultier has Tattum up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.

Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattum misses with a head kick.

Gaultier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Gaultier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gaultier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Tattum trying to land knees to the body.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier cracks Tattum with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gaultier - that landed with a thud.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier is leaning against Tattum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Gaultier has the dominant position.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tattum counters with an outside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattum.
Tattum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattum can do to turn this around?
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum lands a head kick!
Tattum blocks a jab.
Tattum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Gaultier misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum avoids a kick to the body.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattum. That did some damage!

Gaultier gets tackled into the cage by Tattum. Tattum maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gaultier to work.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tattum breaks the clinch.
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tattum takes one to the side of the head.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier is looking to land body kicks.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Tattum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tattum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tattum moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
Gaultier tries to score with a low kick but Tattum moves his leg out of the way.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum unleashes a big counter combination but Gaultier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.

Tattum has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaultier scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tattum misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Tattum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattum misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tattum takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
And Gaultier counters with a quick kick to the body but Tattum blocks it.
Tattum ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.

Gaultier darts in and clinches Tattum up against the cage.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier pushes Tattum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaultier lands an uppercut.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Gaultier blocks the low kick.
Tattum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Tattum misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tattum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaultier throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier throws a shot from downtown. Tattum moves away and avoids it.
Tattum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Tattum slips a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier connects with a jab.
Tattum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattum staying out of range there.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattum is able to avoid easily.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tattum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tattum.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier lands a jab to the head.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Gaultier throws a wild body kick that Tattum sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Tattum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier swings for the body but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattum moves away.

Gaultier rushes Tattum and presses him up against the cage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier has Tattum pushed against the cage.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaultier 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
A less than humble Lyon Gaultier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.