PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Liddel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddel
vs
Graham

200 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

185 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Graham. Beautiful body shot.
Liddel tries to clinch up.
Liddel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham misses with a right hand
and Liddel counters with a two punch combo.

Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham has Liddel pushed against the cage.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddel fails to pull guard.
Graham digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham tries to work over Liddel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddel tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Graham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddel lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Graham clinches up with Liddel and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
Liddel has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Liddel pulls Graham into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel has a closed guard, preventing Graham from standing up.
Graham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Graham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham throws a hook but Liddel blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liddel backs up against the cage.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Liddel shoots in looking for a takedown but Graham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liddel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Fred Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Graham has Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Graham both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liddel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graham thinking.
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Graham gets a clinch.
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!
Liddel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddel drops back down to his feet.
Liddel is trying to stall.
Graham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Liddel avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.

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.
Graham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graham tries to work over Liddel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Liddel.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Liddel avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
Liddel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Liddel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graham walks away with a smile on his face. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liddel rather than just go for the knockout.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Luke Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham lands with a straight right. Liddel didn't see that one coming.
Graham takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddel thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for Liddel on that attempt.
Graham throws a hook but Liddel blocks it.
A combination from Graham does no damage.
Liddel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Liddel has closed the distance and engaged Graham in a clinch.
Graham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stalling in the clinch but Graham improves position.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Liddel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Liddel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graham lands with a left to the head.
Graham scores with a shot to the side of Liddel's head.
Graham letting Liddel take a breather here.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liddel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Graham stalls.
Graham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddel's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddel.
Liddel trying to stall but Graham improves his position.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graham presses Liddel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luke Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent Liddel's takedown attempt.
Fred Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Graham!