PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Blofeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege comes to the cage accompanied by Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . Blofeld has chosen Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ernst Blofeld was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Liege
vs
Blofeld

183 cm
28
186 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Fightworld Formula and Laundry Service
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernst Blofeld!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blofeld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liege is fending him off so far but Blofeld persists. Nope, Liege circles away and we're back to standing.
Blofeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liege tries to avoid it but Blofeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liege to the ground. Liege escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Liege drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liege working the ground and pound.
Liege cracks Blofeld with a big elbow.
Blofeld is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liege lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blofeld wants to control but Liege postures up.
Blofeld gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blofeld wants to control but Liege is having none of it.
Liege is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Liege is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blofeld to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blofeld shrugs it off.

Liege working for a guillotine from mount but Blofeld is in no mood to give up.
Blofeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liege is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blofeld is surviving well by controlling Liege's body position as best he can.
Liege prevents Blofeld from getting the reversal.
Liege with good strikes from the mount here!

Liege working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blofeld wants to hold on but Liege pushes him away.
Liege landing shots from mount.
Blofeld tries to lock up and control but Liege gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Blofeld that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liege lands a heavy elbow.
Blofeld slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blofeld trying to control from the bottom.
Liege throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liege wants to work for an arm triangle but Blofeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liege working over Blofeld with some ground and pound. Blofeld looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Liege is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blofeld is just riding it out for now. Liege eventually gives up the hold.
Liege is trying to control. Blofeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blofeld trying to hold on to Liege's head to control him but Liege postures up.

Liege wants to work for an arm triangle but Blofeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Liege is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Liege is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blofeld is just riding it out for now. Liege eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld tries to get to full guard but Liege has control of the leg.

Liege is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blofeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liege.
Liege working the head and body with strikes.

Blofeld is defending against the submission attempts here by Liege.

Blofeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Liege is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blofeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liege.

Liege is working for a kimura but Blofeld is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Liege there.

Liege is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liege thows a huge punch but Blofeld dodges it nicely.

Liege is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liege working Blofeld over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liege shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liege thows a huge punch but Blofeld dodges it nicely.
Liege is looking to take a break and control but Blofeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blofeld trying to control but Liege postures up.
Liege landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Liege is looking to take a break and control but Blofeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Liege looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Liege is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blofeld is just riding it out for now. Liege eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld trying to control but Liege postures up.

Liege is working for a kimura but Blofeld is defending it quite comfortably.
Liege is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blofeld can do to turn this around?

Liege is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blofeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liege.

Blofeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Liege wants to work for an arm triangle but Blofeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Liege is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Liege seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blofeld is trying to get back to full guard.
Liege has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Blofeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liege pulls his head out easily.

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

Liege is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blofeld has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liege throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liege throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blofeld is staying active underneath Liege, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liege lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liege works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blofeld taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Liege goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blofeld turns into him and now he's in Liege's guard.

Blofeld has gone for a leg lock! Liege slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blofeld's guard.
Caeas Liege overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Blofeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Liege stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Liege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blofeld tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liege is in Blofeld's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liege tries to stand but Blofeld is controlling from the bottom.
Blofeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeas Liege dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blofeld is defended easily by Liege.

Liege closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blofeld to the mat! Blofeld manages to get full guard.
Liege stands up over Blofeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liege loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Blofeld is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liege defends well.

Liege drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liege jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liege content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liege is pushing down on Blofeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blofeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Liege has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liege with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Liege is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blofeld moves into full guard.
Blofeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blofeld wants to stand but Liege is controlling the position.
Liege missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blofeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Liege advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Liege is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blofeld is just riding it out for now. Liege eventually gives up the hold.
Liege prevents Blofeld from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege slips a nice elbow through Blofeld's hands, connecting with Blofeld's forehead.
Blofeld is trying to maintain the position but Liege is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Blofeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blofeld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Blofeld looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liege is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blofeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liege.
Blofeld wants to control but Liege is keeping busy.
Liege drops an elbow to the side of Blofeld's head.
Blofeld wants to control but Liege is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Liege is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blofeld has managed to free his arm - good work.

Liege is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blofeld sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Liege is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ernst Blofeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liege thows a huge punch but Blofeld dodges it nicely.
Caeas Liege is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blofeld trying to control from the bottom.
Blofeld manages to get to full guard.
Blofeld working a defensive guard here.
Liege working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Liege gets to his feet. Blofeld looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blofeld looks to land a combination but Liege avoids it well.
Liege misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caeas Liege showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liege has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caeas Liege!
A very excited looking Caeas Liege made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.