PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Parliament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Year of the Icemandog. The crowd seem to be enjoying Parliament's choice of entrance music: Oh Canada!. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Donald Parliament enters the cage!

Lidell
vs
Parliament

188 cm
22
216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Lidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Parliament!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidell throws a series of strikes that have Parliament backpedaling.
Lidell misses with the combination.
Parliament dodges the punch combination from Lidell.
Parliament fails to land the takedown.
Lidell tries to clinch there but Parliament circles away.

Parliament scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Parliament is working for a submission of some sort.
Parliament missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidell is trying to stand up here but Parliament is controlling him well.
Parliament prevents Lidell from improving his position.
Lidell is looking to escape.
Parliament sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lidell defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lidell misses with a looping right.
Parliament misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lidell as Parliament shoots in.
Parliament fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Parliament.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parliament shoots in for a takedown but Lidell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lidell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parliament throws a combination that misses
and Lidell counters with a low kick, right behind Parliament 's knee.
Lidell is breathing heavily.
Parliament takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Parliament closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lidell to the mat! Lidell manages to get full guard.
Lidell trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parliament won't allow Lidell to get back to his feet.
Parliament missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parliament is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Lidell pushes Parliament off and gets back to his feet.
Parliament blocks a low kick nicely.
Parliament steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lidell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lidell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parliament was well out of range. Poor timing from Lidell.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lidell.
Parliament closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lidell circles away.
Lidell throws a combination that misses
and Parliament counters with an outside leg kick.
Parliament misses with a takedown
and Lidell counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Donald Parliament has been cut.
Parliament looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lidell is fending him off so far but Parliament persists. Nope, Lidell circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lidell throws a head kick that misses.
Parliament shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lidell as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lidell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Parliament's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Parliament darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parliament misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lidell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parliament fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lidell is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lidell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parliament's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parliament tries to clinch but Lidell moves out of range.
Lidell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lidell.
Parliament lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parliament misses with a body kick.
Parliament takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lidell loads up on a big right hand but Parliament slips the punch.
Parliament throws a lazy head kick
and Lidell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lidell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parliament throws a combination that misses

and Lidell counters with a shoot takedown. Parliament fights it but they end up in guard.
Parliament trying to keep a closed guard but Lidell is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell tries to free his leg and advance position but Parliament is retaining full guard.

Parliament is working an open guard so Lidell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lidell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good shot there by Lidell.
Lidell stuffs the takedown.
Parliament displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lidell.
Parliament looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lidell is fending him off so far but Parliament persists. Nope, Lidell circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Parliament.
Lidell looks to score with a jab to the body but Parliament is just out of range.
Chuck Lidell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parliament throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lidell to counter with a crisp jab.
Lidell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lidell swats away the attempt to clinch by Parliament.
Lidell throws a looping overhand right but Parliament ducks down to avoid it.
Parliament doesn't manage to clinch there - Lidell circles away.
Parliament fails with a takedown attempt.
Lidell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four 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.
Lidell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lidell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parliament moves out of range as Lidell strikes.
Parliament throws a sloppy head kick

and Lidell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parliament's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parliament is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lidell has his feet on Parliament's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lidell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donald Parliament's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lidell misses with a straight left.
Lidell blocks a head kick by Parliament.
Parliament tries to close the distance and clinch but Lidell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lidell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parliament is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parliament avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Lidell misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parliament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parliament is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lidell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parliament tries to break free but Lidell pushes him back against the cage.

Lidell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Parliament clinches up with Lidell and pushes him back against the cage.
Lidell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parliament wants to break free but Lidell has control.
Parliament looking to throw knees to the head but Lidell is blocking nicely.
Parliament keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lidell's efforts to push away.
Parliament gets underhooks to prevent Lidell's takedown attempt.
Lidell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parliament is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lidell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell goes for a takedown attempt but Parliament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Parliament moves into the clinch.
Parliament is working for takedown but Lidell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lidell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parliament has him pressed against the cage.
Parliament using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lidell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Lidell breaks from the clinch.
Parliament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lidell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parliament doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lidell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Parliament.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parliament wants to stand and escape but Lidell is having none of it.
Lidell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parliament's guard.
Lidell wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Parliament uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Lidell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lidell preventing the sweep.
Lidell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chuck Lidell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lidell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parliament on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice sprawl there from Parliament as Lidell shoots in.
Parliament misses with a two punch combination.
Parliament scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lidell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parliament dodges the punch combination from Lidell.
Donald Parliament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parliament misses with a combination
and Lidell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Lidell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lidell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lidell!