PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Guillards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd has chosen BIG SHIT POPPIN TI as his entrance music. Erik Redd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Guillards
vs
Redd

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melvin Guillards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Redd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guillards sprawls well. Guillards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
Redd shoots in but no luck this time.
Guillards lands with a right hand.
Guillards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Guillards sprawls well.
Melvin Guillards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Redd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Redd breaks from the clinch.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Guillards works Redd's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Guillards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Guillards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Guillards swings around for an armbar but Redd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guillards's guard.

Redd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guillards but Guillards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guillards stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guillards wants it to stay on the feet.
Redd looks gassed!
Guillards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guillards throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
Guillards misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt - Guillards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guillards throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.

Guillards has Redd up against the cage in a clinch.
Redd is trying to break the clinch but Guillards has him pressed against the cage.

Redd is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guillards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redd to the mat. Redd regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guillards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd!
You can see the frustration on Guillards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guillards is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Guillards looking for a sweep but Redd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Guillards is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Guillards tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Redd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Guillards leaves Redd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guillards rushes Redd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guillards stalling against the cage.
Guillards tries a knee to the head but Redd blocks it.
Guillards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guillards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redd blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Redd breaks the clinch.
Guillards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redd.
Redd has a takedown stuffed.
Guillards lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Guillards gets a double leg takedown into Redd's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guillards wants to stand but Redd is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redd holds on and takes a little breather.

Redd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guillards, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guillards is trying to work for a sweep but Redd has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guillards pinned against the cage. Guillards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Guillards does it's job there.
Guillards throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guillards avoids it really well and circles away.
Melvin Guillards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Redd.
Guillards leaves Redd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guillards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redd's head backwards.
Guillards fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redd is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillards shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redd eats them both and turns towards Guillards to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guillards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redd's head.
Guillards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guillards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guillards!
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guillards as he jumps to the side.

Guillards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Guillards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redd misses with a strike from the bottom.
Redd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guillards off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillards rolls, trying to escape but Redd keeps control of the position.
Redd biding his time, controlling Guillards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Redd working for a choke but Guillards is defending well.

Guillards is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillards wants to control his opponent's hands but Redd gets his hands free.
Guillards tries to escape the position.
Redd biding his time, looking for the opening.
Guillards tries to escape the position.

Redd is looking for the choke from the back position but Guillards is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Guillards trying to get back to his feet but Redd is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Redd looking for the RNC.

Redd looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Melvin Guillards will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Guillards fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Guillards.
Redd is trying desperately to land a takedown but Guillards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Redd.
Guillards jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Guillards clinches.
Guillards looking to throw knees to the head but Redd is blocking nicely.
Redd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guillards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Redd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guillards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redd shoots for a double leg takedown but Guillards sprawls well. He's pushed Redd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guillards misses with a few strikes there.
Guillards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
Melvin Guillards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Redd.
Redd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guillards defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Guillards sprawls well.
Melvin Guillards is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guillards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guillards duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.

Guillards takes the fight into the clinch.
Guillards tries to break free but Redd pushes him back against the cage.
Guillards wants to stall.
Guillards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erik Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guillardss head.
Stalling in the clinch from Redd.

Guillards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Guillards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redd managing to block the knees to the body from Guillards.
Guillards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guillards tries to land knees in the clinch but Redd avoids the damage to the body.
Redd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Redd.
Redd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guillards smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Redd or perhaps it was just good defense by Guillards which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guillards gets a takedown into half guard.

Guillards trying to work for an americana but Redd has managed to regain full guard.

Guillards is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redd has escaped and now he's on top!
Redd passes Guillards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redd controlling the action here.
Guillards wants to get back to full guard but Redd has passed into side control.
Redd has control of an arm but Guillards manages to advance to Redd's back!
Redd turns into Guillards and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guillards working a defensive guard but Redd passes into half guard.
Melvin Guillards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Redd stands up from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Guillards.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guillards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Melvin Guillards!