PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Iago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuckie Liddiell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iago comes into the arena with One More Time blaring out of the sound system. Liddiell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Time For War. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Iago
vs
Liddiell

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Mundo Green - World Verde

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Iago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuckie Liddiell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddiell looks to land a combination. Iago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Fabio Iago has been cut.
Liddiell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Liddiell gets caught flat footed, as Iago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iago tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddiell is retaining full guard.

Iago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liddiell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liddiell has escaped and now he's on top!

Iago is looking for a triangle but Liddiell pushes his legs off easily.
Iago has a closed guard, preventing Liddiell from standing up.
Liddiell advances to half guard.
Liddiell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liddiell is taking a breather. Iago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Liddiell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liddiell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Iago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Iago that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iago is working to get back to half guard.
Liddiell controlling the position easily from mount.
Liddiell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iago is bucking up trying to escape but Liddiell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Iago slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iago is breathing heavily.

Liddiell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Liddiell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liddiell showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddiell wants to stand up but Iago has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Liddiell controlling the pace.
Iago wants to improve his position but Liddiell is controlling well.
Liddiell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liddiell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Iago tries to get to full guard but Liddiell has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddiell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Liddiell gets the takedown into side control.

Liddiell decides to stand back up.
Iago blocks a leg kick.

Liddiell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddiell thows a huge punch but Iago dodges it nicely.
Iago gets back to full guard.
Iago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddiell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liddiell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddiell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Iago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Liddiell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Liddiell has Iago up against the cage in a clinch.
Iago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liddiell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liddiell is pressed up against the cage. Iago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liddiell down to the mat. Liddiell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Liddiell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Iago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liddiell passes into side control.
Liddiell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Iago some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuckie Liddiell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Iago's cut.
That's time! Iago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Iago with a poor takedown
and Liddiell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Liddiell there.
Liddiell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iago tries for a takedown but Liddiell circles away easily
and Liddiell counters with a three punch combo that has Iago backing up. Iago nods at Liddiell to acknowledge the strikes.

Liddiell moves into the clinch.

Liddiell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Iago clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Iago is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Liddiell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddiell is punishing Iago with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddiell keeps control of the position as Iago tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Iago do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Iago tries to escape the position.
Liddiell lands strikes to the head.
Liddiell lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Iago.
Iago tries to break free.
Liddiell cracks Iago with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Iago from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Iago tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Liddiell tightening his grip on Iago, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Iago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Iago is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Liddiell.
Liddiell punishes Iago with strikes from the back mount.
Liddiell is riding his opponent, not letting Iago buck him off.
Liddiell controlling well, preventing Iago from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Iago as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Liddiell!
Liddiell keeps control of the position as Iago tries to break free.
Liddiell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Iago.
Iago tries to break free.
Liddiell controls the action.
I really don't envy Iago right now.
Iago is taking damage to the body and head.
Iago tries to escape the position.

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.
Liddiell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Iago to escape the position.
Iago is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Liddiell cracks Iago with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Iago from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Iago tries to roll but Liddiell sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Iago right now.
Let's hope that Liddiell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Liddiell controlling well, preventing Iago from escaping the position.
Liddiell lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuckie Liddiell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabio Iago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Iago misses with a takedown attempt

and Liddiell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liddiell.

Liddiell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Liddiell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Iago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liddiell pulls Iago in close to his closed guard and prevents Iago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Liddiell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Liddiell has his foot on Iago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iago works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iago looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liddiell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liddiell wants to stand and escape but Iago is having none of it.
Liddiell pulls Iago in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iago walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Liddiell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liddiell.

Iago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddiell defends well.

Iago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liddiell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liddiell trying to control the position from guard on top but Iago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabio Iago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddiell wants to stand but Iago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liddiell won't allow Iago to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iago has his takedown stuffed

and Liddiell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Iago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Iago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddiell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iago looking for a sweep. Not yet Iago, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddiell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Liddiell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iago is proving hard to escape from.

Iago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liddiell stopping the sweep attempt from Iago.
Iago striking off his back but it's not causing Liddiell any problems.

Iago had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Liddiell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Iago Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Liddiell's back instead.

Iago patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Liddiell is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Iago tightening his grip on Liddiell, looking for the choke.
Iago missing with strikes.
Liddiell tries to break free.
Chuckie Liddiell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddiell holding both Iago 's hands and preventing any damage.
Iago keeps control of the position as Liddiell tries to break free.

Liddiell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Iago gets his way!

Iago working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuckie Liddiell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liddiell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuckie Liddiell!