PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justus has chosen Release Yo Delf - Method Man as his entrance music. Finnian Liam had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Liam
vs
Justus

185 cm
24
207 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, King Justus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justus fails with the takedown.
Justus shoots in for a takedown but Liam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Justus shoots for a double leg takedown but Liam sprawls well. He's pushed Justus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finnian Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Justus.
Liam swinging wildly here.
Liam scores with a shot to the body.
Justus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liam cracks Justus with a right hand to the side of the head.

Justus gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Liam keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justus prevents Liam from improving his position.
Liam regains full guard. Nicely done.

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.
Liam trying to control the position.
Liam keeping moving, preventing Justus from controlling successfully.
Liam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liam keeping moving, preventing Justus from controlling successfully.
Justus stopping the sweep attempt from Liam.

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.
Liam controls Justus momentarily but Justus frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Justus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Justus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liam defends it nicely.
Justus tries a low kick but Liam avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnian Liam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Justus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liam lands with a nice body kick.
Justus wants to clinch.
Liam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Liam cracks Justus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Liam has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Justus to stand back up!

Justus is rocked!
King Justus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justus is still on wobbly legs! Can Liam finish him?
Justus is breathing heavily.
Liam throws an overhand right that has Justus reeling! Liam follows up with more punches and Justus is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Finnian Liam!