PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weidong Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Purchanse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liu comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Weidong Liu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Purchanse's chin.

Liu
vs
Purchanse

191 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Weidong Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Purchanse!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purchanse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Purchanse clinches up against the cage.
Liu tries for a takedown. No joy.

Purchanse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu wants to clinch.
Purchanse fails to land the takedown.
Liu tries to clinch up.
Liu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purchanse as he avoids it easily.
Purchanse shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weidong Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Purchanse.
Liu tries to clinch up.
Purchanse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Liu as Purchanse shoots in.

Purchanse closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu tries to circle away but Purchanse has him pinned against the cage.
Purchanse managing to block the knees to the body from Liu.
Liu tries to break free but Purchanse pushes him back against the cage.
Liu is looking for a takedown.

Purchanse pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Purchanse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Purchanse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu wants to control but Purchanse is keeping busy.
Liu is trying to stand back up but Purchanse is controlling him
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Purchanse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Purchanse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purchanse not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu is looking to improve his position.
Purchanse stops Liu from getting back to his feet.
Purchanse throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely.
Purchanse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purchanse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Purchanse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liu but Liu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Purchanse blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purchanse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liu tries for a takedown but Purchanse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purchanse's waist but Purchanse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liu off to one side.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Purchanse circles away.
Liu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liu wants it to stay on the feet.
Purchanse throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Purchanse swats away the attempt to clinch by Liu.
Liu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purchanse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu scores with a head kick. Purchanse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purchanse stuffs the takedown attempt from Liu. Liu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Weidong Liu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Purchanse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Purchanse.
Liu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purchanse sprawls well. Purchanse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liu gets slowly back to his feet.
Purchanse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Purchanse gets slowly back to his feet.
Purchanse shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu tries to clinch there but Purchanse circles away.
Purchanse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Purchanse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
Weidong Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Purchanse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Purchanse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purchanse wants it to stay on the feet.
Liu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purchanse throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liu is defended easily by Purchanse.
Purchanse keeps the fight on the outside.
Purchanse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liu tries to bum rush Purchanse with a series of wild strikes but Purchanse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purchanse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purchanse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liu somewhat.
Purchanse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weidong Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Purchanse is breathing heavily.
Purchanse shoots in but no luck this time.
Purchanse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Purchanse shoots in looking for a takedown but Liu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Purchanse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Purchanse swivels and escapes.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but Purchanse shows good takedown defense.
Liu tries to clinch

and Purchanse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a knee strike.
Liu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Purchanse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Purchanse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu is trying to stall.
Liu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Purchanse wants a takedown but no success here.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purchanse tries to score a body lock takedown but Liu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Purchanse.
Liu is trying to push Purchanse away but Purchanse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Purchanse missing with knees to the body.
Purchanse is looking to control Liu's arms but Liu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Purchanse has his back to the cage.
Purchanse working hard to break the clinch.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Purchanse's takedown attempt.
Liu tries to circle away but Purchanse has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Purchanse smiles and moves away.
Purchanse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Weidong Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Liu fails with an attempt to clinch.

Purchanse moves into the clinch successfully.
Purchanse avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Purchanse has Liu pressed against the cage, preventing Liu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Purchanse is trying to drag Liu to the mat but Liu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu goes for a takedown attempt but Purchanse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Purchanse leaves Liu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weidong Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purchanse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Purchanse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.

Purchanse looking to score a takedown here. Liu is defending well but Purchanse drives through and ends up in Liu's guard.
Purchanse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Purchanse advances to half guard.

Purchanse is trying to work for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Purchanse slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Purchanse stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Liu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weidong Liu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liu tries to clinch up but Purchanse circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Purchanse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Purchanse pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu has Purchanse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Purchanse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Purchanse won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Purchanse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liu uses from the top position.

Purchanse wriggles free and stands up.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu tries to clinch there but Purchanse circles away.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.

Purchanse clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Purchanse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Liu tries to score a body lock takedown but Purchanse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Purchanse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liu after a bit of a struggle.
Purchanse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purchanse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liu is defending well.
Liu misses with the head strike.

Purchanse breaks the clinch.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu moves to clinch but Purchanse breaks away

and Purchanse counters by moving into the clinch.
Liu is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Purchanse breaks from the clinch.
Fred Purchanse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weidong Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu throws a head kick but Purchanse moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Purchanse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Weidong Liu!
A relieved looking Weidong Liu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.