PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes to the cage accompanied by Ektomorf - Show your fist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Liddel
vs
Diefenbaker

185 cm
27
192 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
195 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel throws a leg kick which misses Diefenbaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Diefenbaker tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker scores with a hook to the body. Liddel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a leg kick that knocks Liddel off balance momentarily.
Diefenbaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf.
Liddel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddel scores with a jab.
John Diefenbaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Diefenbaker. That snapped Liddel's head back.
Diefenbaker slips under a jab from Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diefenbaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diefenbaker just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diefenbaker finds it's way through Liddel's defenses.
Diefenbaker digs a good body shot into Liddel's ribs.
Liddel misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diefenbaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel misses with a kick to the body.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diefenbaker moves away.
Diefenbaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diefenbaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker looks to land a body kick but Liddel moved away.
Diefenbaker scores with a jab. Liddel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diefenbaker throws out a loose jab but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddel blocks a head kick by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liddel clobbers Diefenbaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diefenbaker. That's going to slow Liddel down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diefenbaker looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liddel.
Diefenbaker motions for Liddel to come forward. Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diefenbaker cracks the inside of Liddel's front leg.

Diefenbaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddel trying to control the position but instead, Diefenbaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liddel into the cage.
Diefenbaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Liddel - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Liddel.
Liddel digs a right hand underneath Diefenbaker's ribcage. Diefenbaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diefenbaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddel's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Liddel.
Diefenbaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddel is trying to break free.

Liddel breaks from the clinch.
Diefenbaker throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Liddel. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Diefenbaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liddel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Diefenbaker misses
and Liddel counters with a good, hard body kick but Diefenbaker shrugs it off.
Diefenbaker wants to slow Liddel down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to slow Diefenbaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Diefenbaker slips under a jab from Liddel.
A leg kick checked by Liddel.
Liddel misses with the body kick

and Diefenbaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liddel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diefenbaker backwards.
Diefenbaker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liddel misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddel or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefenbaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Diefenbaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
Diefenbaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diefenbaker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Diefenbaker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diefenbaker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diefenbaker blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel looks to throw the jab but Diefenbaker is out of range.
Diefenbaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddel's head.
Liddel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Liddel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddel throws a jab when Diefenbaker was well out of range.
A jab from Diefenbaker misses.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diefenbaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liddel throws a hook but Diefenbaker blocks it.
Diefenbaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diefenbaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
Liddel wants to land a leg kick but Diefenbaker is out of range.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diefenbaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diefenbaker throws out a leg kick but Liddel moves out of range and Diefenbaker only half commits.
Diefenbaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diefenbaker misses with a low kick as Liddel jumps back.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick that misses.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddel manages to avoid it.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diefenbaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf.
Diefenbaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diefenbaker throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liddel. Liddel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Liddel lands but Diefenbaker takes it in his stride.
Liddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diefenbaker.
Liddel cracks the inside of Diefenbaker's front leg.
Diefenbaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diefenbaker moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Diefenbaker moves out of range easily.
Liddel scores with a nice body kick.
Liddel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diefenbaker. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Diefenbaker misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liddel.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liddel rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liddel throws out a powerful jab.
Diefenbaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddel's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Liddel blocks the leg kick.
Diefenbaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diefenbaker tries to land a leg kick but Liddel saw it coming and moves away.
Liddel checks the leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a lazy right hand but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefenbaker misses with a low kick.
Diefenbaker throws a body kick that misses.
Liddel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Liddel misses.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Diefenbaker moves out of range easily.
Diefenbaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddel. Liddel obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Diefenbaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diefenbaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker misses with a wild combination.
Diefenbaker feints a jab promting Liddel to slip. Diefenbaker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liddel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Diefenbaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diefenbaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters with a big head kick but Diefenbaker shrugs it off.
Diefenbaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Diefenbaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Liddel finds it's target.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but Liddel checks it.
Liddel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker checks it.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel slips under a jab from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
Liddel throws a lazy right hand but Diefenbaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diefenbaker misses with a straight left.
Diefenbaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddel.
Diefenbaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Liddel misses.
Diefenbaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liddel looks to land a body kick but Diefenbaker moved away.
A nice combination there by Diefenbaker.
Liddel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diefenbaker takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Liddel misses.
Liddel checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddel.
Diefenbaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Diefenbaker misses.
Diefenbaker tries to clinch but Liddel is having none of it.
Diefenbaker looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a punch to the head.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
Diefenbaker avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Liddel is predictable there
and Liddel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Liddel misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Diefenbaker does it's job there.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but Liddel moved away.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liddel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diefenbaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diefenbaker tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddel, right into the meat.
Diefenbaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddel counters with an outside leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tota Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diefenbaker misses with a looping left.
Diefenbaker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diefenbaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddel lands a leg kick that knocks Diefenbaker off balance momentarily.
Diefenbaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diefenbaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Diefenbaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liddel.
Liddel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diefenbaker with a nice cross.
Liddel throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Diefenbaker is predictable there
and Liddel counters with a good low kick that Diefenbaker was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liddel connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diefenbaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diefenbaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diefenbaker defending well as Liddel loads up on a big left hand.
Liddel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a combination that misses
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liddel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel scores with a punch to the head.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Liddel.
Liddel throws the kick towards the body but Diefenbaker avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tota Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diefenbaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!
After the fight, John Diefenbaker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.