PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddell
vs
Fulton

188 cm
22
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to bum rush Fulton with a series of wild strikes but Fulton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease.
Fulton shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Fulton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fulton shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddell works over Fulton's head and body with a nice combination.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Fulton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell scores with a hook.
Liddell throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease.
Liddell throws the kick towards the body but Fulton avoids it.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fulton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fulton shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Fulton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fulton.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fulton defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddell as he connects with a hook.
Fulton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fulton shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulton.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liddell!
Fulton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fulton circles away quickly and effectively.

Fulton clinches.
Fulton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Fulton fails to land the takedown.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Fulton slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Fulton closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liddell throws a combination. Fulton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fulton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fulton circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fulton avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Fulton slips under a jab from Liddell.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell throws a head kick but Fulton moves out of range.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fulton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton working the ground and pound but Liddell is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Fulton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liddell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fulton but great work by Liddell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fulton is looking to reverse the position.
Fulton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liddell off and has taken his back!
Fulton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fulton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Fulton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Liddell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fulton.
Liddell holding both Fulton 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddell is trying to defend against the choke here but Fulton has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fulton Tightens the hold and Liddell taps out furiously! Fulton displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Fulton!