PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Trudeau (ranked 4718 p4p, 435 weight class) and DJ Cadillac (ranked 5100 p4p, 457 weight class). Trudeau comes into the arena with Tom Petty - Won’t back down blaring out of the sound system. David Trudeau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Trudeau
vs
Cadillac

190 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Cadillac!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a head kick but Cadillac moves out of range.
Cadillac tries to move into range but Trudeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Cadillac misses.
Cadillac throws a hook but Trudeau avoids it easily.
A big right from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau swings widly with a right hand
and Cadillac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau takes a swing at Cadillac's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau cracks Cadillac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trudeau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadillac throws a shot from downtown. Trudeau moves away and avoids it.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Cadillac avoids a kick to the body.
Trudeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadillac on the side of the head.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudeau works the jab nicely.
Trudeau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trudeau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
David Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cadillac clobbers Trudeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Cadillac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cadillac throws a jab when Trudeau was well out of range.
Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadillac thuds a left hand into Trudeau's body.
Cadillac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trudeau.
Cadillac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trudeau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cadillac back to the cage. Trudeau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Trudeau misses with a two punch combination.
Cadillac misses with a wild combination.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cadillac misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Cadillac 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadillac throws a nice looking combination but Trudeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trudeau walks into a left hand.
Cadillac swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Trudeau counters by clinching up.
Cadillac tries a body shot but Trudeau blocks it.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Cadillac.
Cadillac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cadillac pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cadillac lands with a light punch inside.
Cadillac lands a shoulder strike.
Trudeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadillac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadillac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac lands a hook that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadillac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadillac throws a head punch that misses.
Cadillac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadillac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Trudeau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cadillac wants to control but Trudeau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cadillac tries to get to full guard but Trudeau has control of the leg.
Trudeau trying to control the action but Cadillac is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cadillac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cadillac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trudeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadillac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadillac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trudeau throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadillac controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trudeau looking to sit in guard and control but Cadillac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Cadillac from controlling successfully.
Cadillac throws a big elbow that misses.
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 David Trudeau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trudeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trudeau misses the jab.
Cadillac throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Cadillac lands with a straight right. Trudeau didn't see that one coming.
Cadillac misses with a straight left.
Cadillac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cadillac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trudeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trudeau swings for the body but Cadillac moves out of range.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Cadillac.
Cadillac connects with a body shot that sends Trudeau's belly button to the back.
Cadillac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trudeau in his tracks.
Cadillac blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trudeau needs to keep his hands up - Cadillac had a free shot at his head there.
Cadillac slips under a jab.
Trudeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cadillac.
Cadillac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadillac just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadillac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cadillac to counter with a crisp jab.
Cadillac throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadillac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cadillac misses with a left hand
and Trudeau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cadillac misses with a hook. Trudeau ducked under it nicely.
Cadillac throws a shot from downtown. Trudeau moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Trudeau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trudeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Cadillac misses.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadillac.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Cadillac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadillac avoids the head kick by Trudeau.
No luck for Cadillac with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadillac was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Cadillac throws an overhand right that lands on Trudeau's shoulder, as Trudeau tries to avoid the shot.
Trudeau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trudeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cadillac under the eye.
Cadillac moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
DJ Cadillac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadillac avoids the head kick by Trudeau.
Cadillac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cadillac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Cadillac does no damage.
A jab lands there for Cadillac.
Cadillac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadillac.
Trudeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cadillac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trudeau.
Cadillac fails to land with a series of punches.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadillac.
Trudeau walks into a straight right hand from Cadillac.
A big right from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Cadillac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau throws a low kick but Cadillac avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cadillac misses.
Cadillac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trudeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Trudeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadillac's head backwards.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadillac counters with a nice body shot.
Cadillac throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadillac takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cadillac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trudeau doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadillac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trudeau scores with a leg kick.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadillac.
Cadillac jabs at Trudeau's body.
Cadillac connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Cadillac misses its intended target.
Cadillac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadillac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadillac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Trudeau catches Cadillac right on the button with a cross.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadillac.
A nice side step and Cadillac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trudeau misses with a two punch combination.
Trudeau works Cadillac's body with a nice hook.
Trudeau slips under a jab from Cadillac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Cadillac 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! And we move into the final round!

Cadillac misses with a two punch combination.
Cadillac ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Trudeau scores with a shot to the body.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Cadillac.
Trudeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadillac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a jab when Cadillac was well out of range.
Trudeau throws a body punch but Cadillac moves out of range.
Cadillac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Trudeau throws a head kick but Cadillac moves out of range.
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadillac misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trudeau.
Good shot there by Trudeau.
Trudeau motions for Cadillac to come forward. Trudeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Cadillac ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cadillac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadillac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cadillac punishes Trudeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadillac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Cadillac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadillac fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadillac throws a hook but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Cadillac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadillac.
Cadillac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cadillac lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Cadillac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trudeau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cadillac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau swinging wildly here.
Trudeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Cadillac misses its intended target.
Cadillac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trudeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trudeau swings for the body but Cadillac moves out of range.
Trudeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Trudeau closes the distance and clinches.
Trudeau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Cadillac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadillac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trudeau scores with a shot to the side of Cadillac's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadillac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadillac throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadillac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cadillac duly obliges.
A big right from Trudeau misses.
A swing and a miss from Cadillac.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadillac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trudeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cadillac moves out of range as Trudeau throws a body kick.
Cadillac connects with a single shot there.
Cadillac lands a jab to Trudeau's midsection.
Cadillac misses with a looping right.
Cadillac lands a jab.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cadillac misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau cracks Cadillac with an open hand slap.
Trudeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cadillac.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
and Cadillac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trudeau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cadillac slips a jab and a cross from Trudeau.
The crowd cheers as Cadillac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trudeau doesn't seem phased though.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Cadillac.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
and Cadillac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau defending well as Cadillac loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Trudeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Cadillac misses.
Cadillac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trudeau.
Trudeau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cadillac's calf.
Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadillac looks to land a left hand but Trudeau moved out of range nicely.
Cadillac looks to land a left hand but Trudeau moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Cadillac.
I think Cadillac 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cadillac!
A relieved looking DJ Cadillac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.