PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lard has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lard
vs
Thiago

197 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Lard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago is controlling the pace.
Thiago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thiago wants to free his trapped foot but Lard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thiago sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lard tries to get out of the position.
Lard tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Thiago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lard manages to get to full guard.
Thiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lard is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thiago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thiago prevents Lard from getting back to his feet.
Lard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thiago controls the pace.
I looks like Thiago might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Paulo Thiago just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lard wants to control but Thiago is keeping busy.
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lard is trying to stand back up but Thiago is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lard actively working from the bottom here.
Lard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thiago is controlling the pace.
Lard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lard is looking to control Thiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lard avoid being mounted?

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Thiago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lard to the mat! Lard manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lard is looking to land body kicks.

Thiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thiago taking a breather here.
Lard struggling a bit here.
Thiago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lard tries to bench press Thiago off him but Thiago keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lard is avoiding damage well.
Lard trying to remain calm as Thiago controls from the top position.
Lard is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago takes a little break here. Lard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lard is trying to work for a kimura but Thiago is defending well.
Lard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lard shoots and misses

and Thiago counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lard!
Lard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lard is trying to escape the mount.
Lard tries to lock up and control but Thiago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lard is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Thiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lard tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lard won't be happy with that.
Lard can't do much from the bottom here.
Lard parries the strikes from Thiago easily there. Thiago is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lard to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lard is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Thiago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lard is looking for a sweep.
Lard wants to get back to his feet but Thiago drags him back down.
Thiago controls the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lard is working hard here to advance position.
Thiago prevents Lard from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lard is trying to get back to full guard.

Lard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thiago pulls his head out easily.

Lard actively working from the bottom here.
Thiago controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Thiago scores a takedown into full mount!
Lard regains half guard.
Thiago not doing much here.
Lard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lard pushes Thiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lard falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lard won't be happy with that.
Lard is trying to buck Thiago off.
Lard is trying to control Thiago's posture but Thiago avoids it.
Lard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thiago's best efforts.
Harry Lard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thiago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!