PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Bring Me Down (Swollen Mix Feat. Saigon) as his entrance music. Tyler Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LuLu
vs
Liddell

180 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

167 cm
27
141 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LuLu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell with a poor takedown
enabling LuLu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liddell misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LuLu.
Liddell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LuLu.
LuLu doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
LuLu shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LuLu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liddell is looking to clinch but LuLu is avoiding it.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Liddell dives in and scores a takedown into LuLu's guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
LuLu is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell postures up in LuLu's guard and throws a big left but LuLu blocks it.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Liddell has gone for a leg lock! LuLu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liddell's guard.
Liddell wants to stand up but LuLu is controlling him.

BitterSweet LuLu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liddell misses with a hook

and LuLu counters by clinching up.
LuLu crunches a lovely knee into Liddell's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking for a takedown.
LuLu tries to score a body lock takedown but Liddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitterSweet LuLu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

LuLu jumps guard.
LuLu is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
LuLu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LuLu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Liddell.
LuLu is taking a breather. Liddell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because BitterSweet LuLu just wasn't active enough.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and LuLu counters with an outside leg kick.
LuLu tries to clinch up.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. LuLu should have avoided that one.
LuLu leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LuLu doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
LuLu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Liddell takes the fight into the clinch.
LuLu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LuLu crunches a lovely knee into Liddell's ribcage.
Liddell tries to pull guard but LuLu won't allow it.
LuLu lands a nice uppercut.
LuLu 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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LuLu pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell throwing strikes from guard but LuLu blocks nicely.

LuLu pushes Liddell off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LuLu doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell throws an off balance right hand

and LuLu counters with a single leg into guard. Liddell didn't expect that.
LuLu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because BitterSweet LuLu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Liddell with a poor takedown

and LuLu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Liddell looks winded!

LuLu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BitterSweet LuLu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LuLu drives through and clinches with Liddell against the cage.

LuLu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu lands a high kick!
LuLu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LuLu's head.

LuLu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LuLu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

BitterSweet LuLu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

LuLu darts in and clinches Liddell up against the cage.

Liddell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Liddell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and LuLu manages to pass to side control.
LuLu is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LuLu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because BitterSweet LuLu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LuLu is defended easily by Liddell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LuLu avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Liddell.
LuLu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LuLu defends it nicely.
LuLu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liddell misses with a left hand

and LuLu moves into the clinch.
Liddell working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell goes for a takedown attempt but LuLu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Liddell.

LuLu moves into the clinch.
LuLu scores a nice knee to the body.

LuLu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Liddell regains guard.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but LuLu passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LuLu trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LuLu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BitterSweet LuLu dominated that second round.
That's time! LuLu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Liddell shoots in looking for a takedown but LuLu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liddell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - LuLu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.

LuLu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddell to the mat! Liddell manages to get full guard.

Liddell is working an open guard so LuLu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from LuLu. No joy for Liddell on that attempt.

LuLu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liddell on his heels. He'll look to pass Liddell's guard now, I'm sure.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but LuLu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

LuLu gets to his feet - Liddell follows without any prompting.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a poor cross that misses

and LuLu counters by clinching up.
Liddell tries to pull guard but LuLu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Liddell.
Liddell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LuLu smiles and moves away.

Liddell gets tackled into the cage by LuLu. LuLu maintains the clinch.

LuLu breaks the clinch.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by LuLu.
Liddell fails with the takedown.
LuLu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LuLu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LuLu.

LuLu clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
LuLu wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LuLu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LuLu moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Liddell gets a clinch.

LuLu breaks the clinch.
Liddell closes this distance looking for a takedown but LuLu circles away.
LuLu blocks a jab.

LuLu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LuLu showed some decent athleticism there.
LuLu is looking to stall here but Liddell recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking to stand up but LuLu isn't so interested in that idea.
LuLu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LuLu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because BitterSweet LuLu just wasn't active enough.

LuLu clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
Liddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LuLu blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LuLu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LuLu slips a straight right by Liddell.
Liddell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LuLu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liddell's guard now.
LuLu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around?

Liddell is working an open guard so LuLu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LuLu fails with an attempt to clinch.
LuLu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LuLu scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
LuLu swinging wildly here.
Tyler Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BitterSweet LuLu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BitterSweet LuLu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell throws a right hand that LuLu ducks under and follows up with a left that LuLu also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
BitterSweet LuLu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LuLu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BitterSweet LuLu!