PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Liskiewicz (ranked 4560 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Casper Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Liskiewicz
vs
Blackwater

175 cm
24
135
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Liskiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liskiewicz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackwater tries to avoid it but Liskiewicz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackwater to the ground. Blackwater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackwater goes for a double leg but Liskiewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liskiewicz continues to drive forward.
Liskiewicz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackwater.
Blackwater shoots in looking for a takedown. Liskiewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Blackwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liskiewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liskiewicz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackwater feints the counter takedown.
Blackwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liskiewicz but Liskiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liskiewicz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michal Liskiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Blackwater.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liskiewicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackwater, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Liskiewicz scores with a takedown into Blackwater's guard.

Liskiewicz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liskiewicz has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liskiewicz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liskiewicz distracts Blackwater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liskiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.

Blackwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liskiewicz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liskiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackwater's head.
Liskiewicz lands a couple of digs.
Liskiewicz distracts Blackwater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz working some strikes from top position.

Blackwater has his foot on Liskiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liskiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Liskiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackwater's head.
Liskiewicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz postures up.
Blackwater looks winded!

Blackwater is looking for a triangle but Liskiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Liskiewicz distracts Blackwater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.

Blackwater has his foot on Liskiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liskiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackwater keeping moving, preventing Liskiewicz from controlling successfully.
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liskiewicz is working Blackwater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liskiewicz with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Liskiewicz stands up over Blackwater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackwater has momentary wrist control but Liskiewicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Liskiewicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liskiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.

Blackwater is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackwater is still in real trouble! Can Liskiewicz finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz landing with the ground and pound.
Liskiewicz gets to his feet and stands over Blackwater, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Blackwater felt that one! Liskiewicz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Blackwater from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Liskiewicz!