PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Liddell
vs
Berry

185 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phat Berry!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry stuffs the takedown.
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Liddell has Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
Berry tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Berry tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phat Berry.
Liddell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liddell tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Berry can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.

Berry breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berry fails with the takedown.

Liddell instigates a clinch.
Liddell misses with a knee strike.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Liddell takes the fight into the clinch.
Berry looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Berry holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Berry stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Berry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liddell to keep the fight standing.
Liddell wants to stall.
Liddell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berry walks away with a smile on his face. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Liddell or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry stuffs the takedown.

Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berry is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Liddell trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Liddell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Chuck Liddell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Berry in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry prevents a body shot from Liddell.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry blocking some punches.
Liddell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Berry gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Berry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Liddell darts in and clinches Berry up against the cage.

Berry successfully pulls guard.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Liddell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Liddell passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liddell works his way into side control.
Berry wants to control but Liddell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell moves into full mount!
Liddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liddell controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Liddell wants to finish this one by submission but Berry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Liddell.
Berry wants to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Berry?
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
Liddell lands a big shot there that rocks Berry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Liddell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berry has worked his arm free - good work by Berry!
Berry tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with punches to the body.
Liddell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Liddell trying to control momentarily.

Berry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Liddell gets his way!

Berry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Berry rolls, trying to escape but Liddell keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell keeps control of the position easily here as Berry tries to buck him off.
Liddell scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liddell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berry has Liddell pressed against the cage, preventing Liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Berry wants the takedown. Liddell is fighting it off but Berry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Liddell's guard against the cage.
Berry wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Liddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Liddell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Liddell fails to land the takedown.
Liddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berry forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches.

Berry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell is trying to control the position but Berry postures up.
Liddell managing to control the position.

Liddell pushes Berry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has his hands clasped together around Berry's back. He's all about the action.
Liddell wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Berry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liddell avoid being mounted?
Chuck Liddell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phat Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Liddell is not content to let Berry control the position.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liddell trying to control but Berry postures up.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.

Berry is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phat Berry.
Well Liddell 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!