PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1121 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 168 p4p, 181 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Blikstein
vs
Liu

187 cm
29
200
16 - 11 - 1

192 cm
34
199
20 - 16 - 0

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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a leg kick

so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is stalling in the full guard.
Liu controlling Blikstein's posture.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liu trying to strike off his back.
Blikstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blikstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blikstein stands up over Liu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up in Liu's guard and throws a big left but Liu blocks it.
Blikstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Blikstein is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Blikstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.

Blikstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Liu pushes Blikstein off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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.

Liu scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Blikstein shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blikstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blikstein gets the takedown into side control.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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Liu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blikstein off and has taken his back!
Liu trying to control.
Blikstein trying to control the hands but Liu won't let him.
Liu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Liu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blikstein is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blikstein tries to roll but Liu sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Liu is trying to control but Blikstein is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liu controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blikstein is working to get back to half guard.
Liu wants to control but Blikstein has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Liu is keen to just control but Blikstein is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blikstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.

It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blikstein moves out of range as Liu strikes.
As Liu looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Liu.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blikstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a front kick.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Blikstein will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Blikstein blocks the body kick.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Liu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Blikstein swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liu 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu thanked the fans post fight for their support.