PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jus Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Who Let The Dogs Out as his entrance music. Nelson Liriano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Liriano
vs
Money

167 cm
25
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Liriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jus Money!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liriano misses with an uppercut. Money saw that one coming.
Liriano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liriano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Money shoots in but Liriano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liriano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liriano is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Liriano circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson Liriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Liriano takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses.
Money takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Liriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liriano throws the kick towards the body but Money avoids it.
Liriano throws a right and a left that Money avoids nicely.
Money is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liriano lands a really nice looking cross but Money seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Liriano as Money shoots in.
Money shoots for a double leg takedown but Liriano sprawls well. He's pushed Money's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liriano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Money on the side of the head.
Liriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Liriano misses.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Liriano shows good takedown defense.
Money looks gassed!
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Money scores with a takedown into Liriano's guard.
Money won't allow Liriano to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liriano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Money, into his guard.
Liriano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Liriano wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liriano defends well.
Liriano trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.

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

Money has his foot on Liriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Liriano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Money looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liriano passes into half guard.

Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liriano pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money is looking to improve his position.

Money looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liriano passes into side control!
Money tries to bench press Liriano off him but Liriano keeps the position.
Liriano has knee on belly and moves into mount.

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.
Liriano controlling his opponent.
Money is looking to get to half guard.
Liriano content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Liriano 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.

Liriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liriano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Money momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Liriano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liriano.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liriano tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liriano to the ground. Liriano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money tries to move into range but Liriano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liriano connects with a right hand. Money shakes it off.
Good shot there by Liriano.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liriano. Money shrugs it off though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Money blocks the body kick.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Liriano tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liriano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liriano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Money. Money circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money shoots in and drives through. Liriano sprawls well.
Nelson Liriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liriano circles away.
Liriano lands an overhand right.
Money is breathing heavily.
Money walks into a left hand.
Liriano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Liriano scores with a four punch combination!

Money is rocked!
Nice cross by Liriano.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Liriano finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano digs a good hook to Money's body.
Money seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liriano.
Liriano connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson Liriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liriano cracks Money with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liriano lands with an uppercut that bounces Money off the cage and back into rage.
Liriano lands with a right hand.
Liriano scores with a leg kick.
Money doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liriano.
Liriano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Liriano.
Nelson Liriano is winning the standup battle so far.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to de liver by Liriano. Beautiful body shot.
Liriano scores with a body shot.
A jab from Liriano misses.

Money shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Money was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Money moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liriano has worked his arm free - good work by Liriano!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Money tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Money is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liriano has escaped the position, nice work there.

Money tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Money has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Money has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Money looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liriano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Money's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Money is working for a submission of some sort.

Money is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Money is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liriano is just riding it out for now. Money eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Liriano dominated that second round.
That's time! Liriano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Liriano is looking to land body kicks.
Liriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Money shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liriano pinned against the cage. Liriano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liriano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage!
Liriano lands with a straight right. Money didn't see that one coming.
Liriano scores with a hook.
Liriano lands a nice hook to Money's body. Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Liriano connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Liriano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Money walks into a stiff left hand from Liriano.
Liriano lands a head shot.
Money takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano looks to land a combination. Money sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liriano lands a jab to the head.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson Liriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Liriano lunges at Money with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Money's hand.
Money shoots in for a double leg but Liriano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Liriano. No joy for Money on that attempt.
Money has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Money takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liriano lands a body shot.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liriano tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liriano to the ground. Liriano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liriano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Liriano tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liriano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Liriano there.
Liriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Money dives in and grabs Liriano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liriano pushes down on Money's head and hops out.
Liriano lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Liriano feints and then cracks Money's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Money down.
Liriano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liriano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Liriano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liriano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Money's sensitive parts.

Money gets the takedown into side control.

Money swings around for an armbar but Liriano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Money's guard.

Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Money is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Liriano has his hands clasped together but Money extends an breaks Liriano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Money.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jus Money!