PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Arcinas
vs
Guillard

170 cm
28
169 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guillard!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillard lands a glancing blow to the side of Arcinas's head.
Guillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guillard misses with a two punch combination.
Guillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcinas.
Guillard lands with a nice body punch.
Arcinas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arcinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guillard's waist but Guillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arcinas off to one side.
Arcinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Arcinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcinas lands with a nice combination. Guillard backs away looking to recover.
Guillard scores with a one two! Arcinas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Guillard does no damage.
Guillard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Guillard circles away.
Guillard scores with a nice strike.
Arcinas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arcinas lands a leg kick that knocks Guillard off balance momentarily.
Guillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arcinas shoots in but Guillard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Guillard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good exchange - Guillard coming out on top.
Guillard cracks Arcinas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guillard scores with a one two! Arcinas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guillard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arcinas.
A left lands for Guillard.
Guillard slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcinas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Guillard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arcinas moves in looking to clinch but Guillard pushes him off.
Guillard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcinas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arcinas shoots in but Guillard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas takes one on the button.
Guillard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arcinas backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guillard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arcinas misses the jab.
Guillard cracks Arcinas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guillard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guillard throws a nice looking combination but Arcinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guillard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guillard connects with a body shot.
Arcinas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcinas somewhat.
Guillard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arcinas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arcinas dives in and grabs Guillard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guillard pushes down on Arcinas's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Guillard coming out on top.
Guillard avoids the head kick by Arcinas.
Nice cross by Guillard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard lands a nice shot that snaps Arcinas's head back.
Guillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guillard swivels and escapes.
Guillard's corner calls for a 1-2. Guillard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guillard lands an overhand right.
Arcinas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guillard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guillard cracks Arcinas with a good jab.
Arcinas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guillard finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcinas's head.
Arcinas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Guillard scores with a hook.
Guillard scores with a nice head shot.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guillard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arcinas walks into a stiff left hand from Guillard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guillard feints a jab promting Arcinas to slip. Guillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arcinas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Melvin Guillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guillard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arcinas fails with a takedown attempt.
Guillard connects with a crisp jab.
Arcinas tries for a takedown but Guillard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guillard lands a glancing blow to the side of Arcinas's head.
Arcinas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcinas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guillard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guillard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guillard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arcinas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guillard dips to his left and cracks Arcinas with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Guillard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guillard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arcinas backs up against the cage.
Guillard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcinas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guillard's head.
Guillard scores with a hook to the body. Arcinas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guillard scores with a hook.
Arcinas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guillard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcinas's head backwards.
Arcinas is looking to clinch.
Guillard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arcinas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Guillard. No joy for Arcinas on that attempt.
Guillard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arcinas.
Guillard lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcinas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guillard finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcinas's head.
A left and a right from Guillard both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcinas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Arcinas is rocked!
Guillard feints a jab promting Arcinas to slip. Guillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arcinas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Arcinas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas ducks right into an uppercut from Guillard.
Guillard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Arcinas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Arcinas looks to clinch but Guillard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Arcinas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Melvin Guillard!