PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cambiasso
vs
Liege

178 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

183 cm
24
183 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambiasso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liege but Liege pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liege lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cambiasso backs up against the cage.

Liege closes the distance and clinches.

Liege lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cambiasso is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cambiasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Liege is working for a kimura but Cambiasso is defending it quite comfortably.

Liege is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso is in trouble now - Liege has advanced to mount!
Liege prevents Cambiasso from getting the reversal.

Liege swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cambiasso is now in Liege's guard. A big mistake from Liege there, giving up the dominant position!
Cambiasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liege swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cambiasso is working hard here to advance position.
Cambiasso being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Caeas Liege was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Liege clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Liege on the inside.

It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Liege tries a knee to the head but Cambiasso blocks it.

Liege escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liege scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liege misses the target.
Liege throws out a loose jab but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.

Cambiasso gets caught flat footed, as Liege shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liege postures up in Cambiasso's guard and throws a big left but Cambiasso blocks it.

Cambiasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liege is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambiasso has wrist control.
Liege lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeas Liege dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Liege closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cambiasso quickly recovers to half guard.
Liege takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liege is pressing down on Cambiasso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cambiasso is holding on for now.
Cambiasso is looking to improve his position.

Cambiasso actively working from the bottom here.

Cambiasso is defending against the submission attempts here by Liege.
Cambiasso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Liege.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liege content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Liege is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cambiasso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cambiasso has escaped and now he's on top!
Cambiasso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liege is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cambiasso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liege is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cambiasso, into his guard.
Liege wants to control from the top but Cambiasso keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liege drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cambiasso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cambiasso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cambiasso!
Cambiasso working away.

Cambiasso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liege is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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.
Liege gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cambiasso trying to advance position but Liege counters by regaining guard.
Cambiasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liege swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liege is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeas Liege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Liege is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cambiasso's half guard.

Liege is looking for a kimura here.
Liege sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cambiasso defending well though.

Liege gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Liege tries to clinch but Cambiasso is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liege shoots in and bounces Cambiasso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liege working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cambiasso's head.

Cambiasso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liege can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Liege gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cambiasso drops his hands momentarily and Liege takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liege swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cambiasso is now in Liege's guard. A big mistake from Liege there, giving up the dominant position!

Cambiasso has gone for a leg lock! Liege slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cambiasso's guard.

Liege stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege works the jab nicely.

Liege closes the distance and pushes Cambiasso back into the cage.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liege just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Liege scores with a nice short uppercut.

Liege jumps into guard, dragging Cambiasso to the mat.
Cambiasso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cambiasso tries to free his leg and advance position but Liege is retaining full guard.

Cambiasso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liege is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liege has escaped and now he's on top!
Caeas Liege is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esteban Cambiasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Caeas Liege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liege 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caeas Liege!