PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fargo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Low Rider by WAR. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fargo
vs
Liddell

172 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Fargo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fargo circles away quickly and effectively.

Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fargo's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fargo is trying to get back to full guard.

Liddell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fargo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fargo wants to get back to full guard.
Liddell stops Fargo from getting back to his feet.
Fargo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liddell on the ground.
Fargo is looking to control Liddell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fargo avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargo wants to get back to full guard.

Liddell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liddell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fargo is looking for a sweep. Liddell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Liddell seems to be working for a kimura but Fargo defends the submission attempt.
Liddell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fargo wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Liddell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fargo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Liddell has cracked it and Fargo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Liddell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirko Liddell!